CVE-2024-26169 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-26169 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2024-06-13 |
| Remediation due | 2024-07-04 |
| Known ransomware use | Known |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable. |
| Description | Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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