CVE-2024-26169
Published: June 13, 2024
Official Description
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
CISA KEV Advisory
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
The Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service has an improper privilege management vulnerability, allowing a local attacker with standard user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges. With a high EPSS score of 0.35146 and confirmed exploitation, this is an urgent privilege escalation threat.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog, indicating confirmed real-world exploitation. Exploitation requires local access to the system.
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Error Reporting Service. Implement the principle of least privilege for all user accounts.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-26169 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-26169 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
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Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-26169 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1