CVE-2024-26169: Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Published Mar 12, 2024
·
Updated

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

Other sources

Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20526
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5576
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 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20526
10.0.10240.20526
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21871
6.3.9600.21871
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3296
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6796
10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6796
10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20526
10.0.10240.20526
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3296
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.763
10.0.25398.763
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4170
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3296
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4170
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3296
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 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4170
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2836
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4170
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2340, <10.0.20348.2333
10.0.20348.234010.0.20348.2333
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5576
10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5576
10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2340, <10.0.20348.2333
10.0.20348.234010.0.20348.2333
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21871
6.3.9600.21871
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5576

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 10.0.10240.20526Patch KB5035858
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.21871Patch KB5035885
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3296Patch KB5035853
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6796Patch KB5035855
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.763Patch KB5035856
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4170Patch KB5035845
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3296Patch KB5035853
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4170Patch KB5035845
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2836Patch KB5035854
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2340Fixed in 10.0.20348.2333Patch KB5035959
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5576Patch KB5035849
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20526Patch KB5035858
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6796Patch KB5035855
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5576Patch KB5035849
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4170Patch KB5035845
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4170Patch KB5035845
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2340Patch KB5035959
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2333Patch KB5035959
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2836Patch KB5035854
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3296Patch KB5035853
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3296Patch KB5035853
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.763Patch KB5035856
  23. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.21871Patch KB5035885

Event History

Mar 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 12, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·10:00 AM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·12:10 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:10 PM
News Published
via The Register·10:15 PM
Jun 13, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jun 14, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:39 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-26169?

CVE-2024-26169 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability that allows local attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-26169?

To remediate CVE-2024-26169, install the security updates provided by Microsoft corresponding to your Windows version.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-26169?

CVE-2024-26169 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-26169?

CVE-2024-26169 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service.

5

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2024-26169?

No, CVE-2024-26169 can only be exploited by a local attacker with user permissions on the affected system.

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