CVE-2021-38671: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 15 2021(Updated: )
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| 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 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-38671?
CVE-2021-38671 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38671?
To fix CVE-2021-38671, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2021-38671?
CVE-2021-38671 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 7, 10, 8.1, and several editions of Windows Server.
Can CVE-2021-38671 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-38671 can potentially be exploited remotely if the Print Spooler service is enabled.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2021-38671 if I can't apply the patch?
As a workaround for CVE-2021-38671, you can disable the Print Spooler service on affected systems.
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