High · published June 9, 2021
CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A dangerous flaw lurks in the Windows Print Spooler service that lets attackers execute code remotely—imagine leaving your front door wide open for any intruder! 🔥 Think of the Windows Print Spooler as a busy restaurant kitchen, where orders pile up. If someone sneaks in and switches out the order tickets, they could serve anything—maybe a dish seasoned with malicious code instead of the intended meal! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take full control over the affected system, stealing sensitive data, deploying malware, or even pivoting to other systems on your network. With the right access, they could cause absolute chaos—think of it as a kitchen staff turning rogue and poisoning the entire dinner service!
Think of the Windows Print Spooler as a busy restaurant kitchen, where orders pile up. If someone sneaks in and switches out the order tickets, they could serve anything—maybe a dish seasoned with malicious code instead of the intended meal! The flaw in Windows Print Spooler allows for remote code execution (RCE), where an attacker can send specially crafted print jobs that the service executes, thus gaining control over the affected machine.
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take full control over the affected system, stealing sensitive data, deploying malware, or even pivoting to other systems on your network. With the right access, they could cause absolute chaos—think of it as a kitchen staff turning rogue and poisoning the entire dinner service! To protect against this vulnerability, apply the latest security patches from Microsoft immediately. It’s also wise to disable the Print Spooler service if it’s not needed or restrict its use to trusted users and devices. Keep an eye on your network for any suspicious activity! You’ve got this! By following these steps, you’ll lock down your systems and keep the bad guys at bay. 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.18967 | 10.0.10240.18967 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.4467 | 10.0.14393.4467 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.1999 | 10.0.17763.1999 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1909 | < 10.0.18363.1621 | 10.0.18363.1621 |
| microsoft/windows_10_2004 | < 10.0.19041.1052 | 10.0.19041.1052 |
| microsoft/windows_10_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1052 | 10.0.19042.1052 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h1 | < 10.0.19043.1052 | 10.0.19043.1052 |
| microsoft/windows_7 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_8.1 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_rt_8.1 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2004 | < 10.0.19041.1052 | 10.0.19041.1052 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2012 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2012 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2016 | < 10.0.14393.4467 | 10.0.14393.4467 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | < 10.0.17763.1999 | 10.0.17763.1999 |