Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability (CVE-2024-26169)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-06-13 · CVE-2024-26169
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges. CISA added CVE-2024-26169 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Jun 13, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild. CISA reports known use in ransomware campaigns.
What to do
- Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Jul 4, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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