CVE-2021-38671: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 6.0.6003.21218Patch KB5005618 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20120Patch KB5005627 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.23462Patch KB5005607 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.1.7601.25712Patch KB5005615 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.20120Patch KB5005613 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.4651Patch KB5005573 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19041.1237Patch KB5005565 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.10240.19060Patch KB5005569 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19043.1237Patch KB5005565 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19042.1237Patch KB5005565 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.18363.1801Patch KB5005566 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.230Patch KB5005575 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.2183Patch KB5005568
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
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.