CVE-2021-1678: Windows Print Spooler Spoofing Vulnerability
Published Jan 12, 2021
·Updated
NTLM Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Other sources
Windows Print Spooler Spoofing Vulnerability
Affected Software
59 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
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 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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=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 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
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=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Jan 12, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-1678?
CVE-2021-1678 has a CVSS score indicating its critical severity due to its potential for NTLM security bypass.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-1678?
To mitigate CVE-2021-1678, apply the latest security patches for your affected Microsoft Windows products.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2021-1678?
CVE-2021-1678 affects various Windows 10 and Windows Server versions including 1803, 1809, 1909, and more.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-1678?
CVE-2021-1678 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability related to the Windows Print Spooler.
5
Can CVE-2021-1678 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-1678 can potentially be exploited remotely via network protocols if left unpatched.