CVE-2024-26169MicrosoftOperating systemsJune 13, 2024

Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

High 7.8Actively exploitedUsed by ransomware

Description

Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.

What to do

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

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Details

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows
CVE
CVE-2024-26169
Affected versions
Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5576 (excluded); from 10.0.0 to 10.0.17763.5576 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5576
Windows Server 2019 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5576 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5576
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5576 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5576
Windows Server 2022 10.0: from 10.0.20348.0 to 10.0.20348.2340 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.20348.2340
Windows 11 version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.0 to 10.0.22000.2836 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22000.2836
Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.19043.0 to 10.0.19044.4170 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19044.4170
Windows 11 version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.22621.0 to 10.0.22621.3296 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22621.3296
Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.19045.0 to 10.0.19045.4170 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19045.4170
Windows 11 version 22H3 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.3296 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.3296
Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.3296 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.3296
Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.25398.0 to 10.0.25398.763 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.25398.763
Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0: from 10.0.10240.0 to 10.0.10240.20526 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.10240.20526
Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.6796 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.6796
Windows Server 2016 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.6796 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.6796
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.6796 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.6796
Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3: from 6.3.9600.0 to 6.3.9600.21871 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.21871
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3: from 6.3.9600.0 to 6.3.9600.21871 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.21871 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
7.8
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
July 4, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
June 13, 2024

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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