CVE-2023-36874: Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

61 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20048
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19041.3208
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1850
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21063, <6.3.9600.21075
6.3.9600.210636.3.9600.21075
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21063, <6.3.9600.21075
6.3.9600.210636.3.9600.21075
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24374
6.2.9200.24374
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26623
6.1.7601.26623
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22175
6.0.6003.22175
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24374
6.2.9200.24374
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26623
6.1.7601.26623
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22175
6.0.6003.22175
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22175
6.0.6003.22175
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22175
6.0.6003.22175
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6085
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6085
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20048
10.0.10240.20048
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20048
10.0.10240.20048
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4645
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1850
10.0.20348.1850
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1850
10.0.20348.1850
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4645
10.0.17763.4645

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.21063Fixed in 6.3.9600.21075Patch KB5028223
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24374Patch KB5028233
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26623Patch KB5028240
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22175Patch KB5028226
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6085Patch KB5028169
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20048Patch KB5028186
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3208Patch KB5028166
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1992Patch KB5028185
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.3208Patch KB5028166
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2176Patch KB5028182
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1850Patch KB5028171
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4645Patch KB5028168

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36874?

CVE-2023-36874 has been classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-36874?

To fix CVE-2023-36874, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows products.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-36874?

CVE-2023-36874 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and Windows 10 and 11.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-36874?

CVE-2023-36874 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2023-36874 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-36874 requires local access for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

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