Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Critical Threat Advisory: This vulnerability is documented in active Ransomware campaigns. Immediate remediation required.

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH

7.8 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

35.15 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

97.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 97.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Jun 13, 2024

Remediation Due

Jul 04, 2024

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

External Intelligence

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26169

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26169