Exploited
8.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-36970: Windows Print Spooler Spoofing Vulnerability

First published: Wed Oct 13 2021(Updated: )

Windows Print Spooler Spoofing Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-36970?

    CVE-2021-36970 is a Windows Print Spooler Spoofing Vulnerability.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2021-36970?

    Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and various Windows Server versions are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-36970?

    CVE-2021-36970 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-36970?

    To fix CVE-2021-36970, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-36970?

    You can find more information about CVE-2021-36970 on the Microsoft Security Guidance website.

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