CVE-2024-26169
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Windows, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Jul 4, 2024.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Microsoft | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2024-26169 scored CVSS 7.8: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild and known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Unpatched Windows systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2024-26169: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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