CVE-2020-17042: Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Nov 10, 2020
·Updated
Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
67 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Nov 10, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17042?
CVE-2020-17042 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17042?
To fix CVE-2020-17042, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2020-17042?
CVE-2020-17042 affects various versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server, including specific editions and updates.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2020-17042?
The impact of CVE-2020-17042 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially gaining complete control of the vulnerable system.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-17042?
Currently, Microsoft recommends applying the security updates as the primary solution for CVE-2020-17042, with no official workarounds available.