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CVE-2024-26169

Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwareEPSS 4.01%
  1. Published12 Mar 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV13 Jun 2024
  3. Remediation due4 Jul 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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

Added to KEV: 13 Jun 2024Federal remediation due: 4 Jul 2024Used in ransomware

Description

Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.20526
Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.4170
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.4170
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2< 10.0.22000.2836
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.3296
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2< 10.0.22631.3296
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.2333
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.763

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.20526
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.4170
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.4170
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2≥ 10.0.22000.2836
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2≥ 10.0.22621.3296
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2≥ 10.0.22631.3296
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.2333

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-26169 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-26169 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 13 Jun 2024. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2024-26169?

CVE-2024-26169 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 4.01% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-26169?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 9 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26169?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20526, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.6796, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5576 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.