CVE-2023-36874: Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jul 11 2023(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20048 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.6085 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.6085 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.4645 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.4645 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.4645 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.4645 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19041.3208 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 | <10.0.19045.3208 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22000.2176 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.1992 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| 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 10 | <10.0.14393.6085 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
Remedy
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
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Reference Links
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36874 (Advisory)
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174843/Microsoft-Error-Reporting-Local-Privilege-Elevation.html
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36874;
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36874
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36874?
To fix CVE-2023-36874, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows products.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-36874?
CVE-2023-36874 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
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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