CVE-2024-21433: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2024
·Updated
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
55 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20526
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20526
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4170
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4170
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4170
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4170
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4170
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4170
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2836
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2836
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3296
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3296
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3296
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3296
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6796
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5576
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2340
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.763
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Remediation
Event History
Mar 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 26, 2024
News Published
via Dark Reading·02:00 PM
News Published
via Dark Reading·02:01 PM
Jan 29, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·10:10 PM
Feb 4, 2025
Known Exploited
02:29 AM
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-21433?
CVE-2024-21433 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allowing elevation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-21433?
To fix CVE-2024-21433, install the latest security updates provided for the affected Microsoft products.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2024-21433?
CVE-2024-21433 affects multiple Microsoft products including various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
4
What are the risks associated with CVE-2024-21433?
The risks include unauthorized access and control over a system, which can lead to data breaches or further exploitations.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-21433?
While the recommended action is to apply the security updates, disabling the Print Spooler service can serve as a temporary workaround.