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CVE-2024-26169

CISA KEV

Published June 13, 2024 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

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

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftWindows

Patch Status

Patch by 2024-07-04

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2024-26169.