CVE-2021-34483: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.0.6003.21192Patch KB5005095 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20094Patch KB5005106 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.25685Patch KB5005089 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.23435Patch KB5005094 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20094Patch KB5005076 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.4583Patch KB5005043 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.19022Patch KB5005040 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19042.1165Patch KB5005033 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19041.1165Patch KB5005033 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19043.1165Patch KB5005033 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.18363.1734Patch KB5005031 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.2114Patch KB5005030
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-34483?
CVE-2021-34483 has a CVSS base score of 7.8, indicating it is a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2021-34483?
To fix CVE-2021-34483, apply the appropriate Microsoft security updates provided for affected Windows versions.
What Windows versions are affected by CVE-2021-34483?
CVE-2021-34483 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.
Is CVE-2021-34483 remote exploit capable?
CVE-2021-34483 can be exploited remotely, making it particularly dangerous if the Print Spooler service is enabled.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-34483 if exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2021-34483 allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a vulnerable system.