CVE-2024-26169 — Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows Error Reporting Service contains an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows a local attacker with user permissions to gain SYSTEM privileges.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26169; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26169
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