CVE-2024-26169 · netVigilance record NV24-0068
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management
past due ransomware
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
CISA deadline 2024-07-04 · passed 2 years 2 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Who is affected
Microsoft Windows. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-269.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 2 years 2 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2024-26169 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26169
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- msrc.microsoft.com msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26169
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26169