CVE-2021-1640
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk55th percentile - higher than 55% of all known CVEs
Summary
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Windows Print Spooler. Technical details are not provided in the description, but the vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Risk Assessment
The risk for the organization includes potential privilege escalation by an attacker, which could lead to full system compromise and access to sensitive data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to urgently apply security updates for Windows Print Spooler to mitigate this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler
See all- CVE-2022-41073HighActively exploited
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler. An attacker could exploit it to gain elevated privileges.
- CVE-2021-36958High
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations. An attacker could run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, install programs, view/change/delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
- CVE-2021-36947High
Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler allows remote code execution. An attacker could exploit it to run arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
- CVE-2021-36936High
Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler allows remote code execution. An attacker could exploit it to run arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
- CVE-2021-34481High
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations. An attacker could run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, install programs, view/change/delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Microsoft has released security updates.
- CVE-2021-34527HighActively exploited
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Print Spooler service due to improper privileged file operations. An attacker can exploit it to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges, allowing them to install programs, modify data, or create accounts with full user rights. Microsoft has released security updates, but additional registry and Group Policy settings must be verified.
- CVE-2021-1675HighActively exploited
A remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with system privileges.
- CVE-2020-1048High
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service that improperly allows arbitrary writing to the file system. An attacker could run arbitrary code with elevated system privileges.
- CVE-2026-57085Medium
Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler Components involving an out-of-bounds read. Allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-50383Medium
Buffer over-read in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability