Microsoft Warns of New Unpatched Windows Print Spooler Vulnerability
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-34481 | A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations | 8.8 | 48% | ||
| CVE-2021-34527 | PrintNightmare: Remote Code Execution in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler | 8.8 | 100% | KEVRansomwarePoC ×3 | KEV |
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Microsoft on Thursday shared fresh guidance on yet another vulnerability affecting the Windows Print Spooler service, stating that it's working to address it in an upcoming security update. Tracked as CVE-2021-34481 (CVSS score: 7. 8), the issue concerns a local privilege escalation flaw that could be abused to perform unauthorized actions on the system.
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