Vulnerability · Published Aug 12, 2021 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2021-36958Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 30.8% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)30.8%top 1.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Affected products (as reported)
References
- Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/131152
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36958 x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred