7.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-35449

First published: Mon Jul 19 2021(Updated: )

The Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.15.1.0 and below, G2 driver 2.7.1.0 and below, G3 driver 3.2.0.0 and below, and G4 driver 4.2.1.0 and below are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability. A standard low priviliged user can use the driver to execute a DLL of their choosing during the add printer process, resulting in escalation of privileges to SYSTEM.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Lexmark G2 Driver<=2.7.1.0
Lexmark G3 Driver<=3.2.0.0
Lexmark G4 Driver<=4.2.1.0
Lexmark Universal Print Driver<=2.15.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-35449?

    CVE-2021-35449 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.15.1.0 and below, G2 driver 2.7.1.0 and below, G3 driver 3.2.0.0 and below, and G4 driver 4.2.1.0 and below.

  • How does CVE-2021-35449 impact users?

    It allows a standard low privileged user to execute a DLL of their choosing during the driver setup wizard.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-35449?

    CVE-2021-35449 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-35449?

    CVE-2021-35449 affects Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.15.1.0 and below, G2 driver 2.7.1.0 and below, G3 driver 3.2.0.0 and below, and G4 driver 4.2.1.0 and below.

  • Is there a fix or patch available for CVE-2021-35449?

    At the time of writing this FAQ, there is no specific fix or patch available for CVE-2021-35449. It is recommended to follow the recommendations provided by Lexmark and stay updated on any official advisories or patches.

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