CVE-2021-1675: Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 8, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

Other sources

Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

27 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.18967
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.4467
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.1999
Microsoft Windows 10 1909<10.0.18363.1621
Microsoft Windows 10 2004<10.0.19041.1052
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1052
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1052
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2004<10.0.19041.1052
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4467
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.1999
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1675

Event History

Jun 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:46 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jan 29, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·10:10 PM
Jan 30, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·05:03 AM
Oct 12, 58448
Event
11:52 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-1675?

CVE-2021-1675 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-1675?

To fix CVE-2021-1675, ensure that you apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2021-1675?

CVE-2021-1675 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1675?

CVE-2021-1675 is a remote code execution vulnerability associated with the Windows Print Spooler service.

5

Can CVE-2021-1675 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-1675 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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