Microsoft has patched a critical Windows Error Reporting (WER) vulnerability that allowed attackers to escalate privileges and gain full SYSTEM access. Tracked as CVE-2026-20817, the flaw affects the WerSvc.dll component and highlights ongoing risks in Windows inter-process communication mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified as a local Elevation of Privilege (EoP) issue, meaning an attacker must […] The post Windows Error Reporting Flaw Lets Attackers Gain SYSTEM Privileges appeared first on Cyber Security News.