CVE-2024-26169: 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.
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Date added to KEV | 2024-06-13 |
| Due date (BOD 22-01) | 2024-07-04 |
| Known ransomware campaign use | Known |
| CWE | CWE-269 |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable. |
What to do
- Identify every instance of Microsoft Windows in your environment (asset inventory, EDR, vulnerability scanner).
- Apply CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
- Federal civilian agencies must act by 2024-07-04 under BOD 22-01; other organizations can use the same date as a target.
- Because ransomware use is known, check for signs of compromise and confirm backups are offline and tested.
- Check the vendor advisory and NVD entry linked below for affected versions, then record the fix in your change log.
This CVE is flagged by CISA as known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Rehearse your response before you need it: Ransomware tabletop exercise kit (Runbook Foundry).