CVE-2026-85877
HighCVSS 8.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk36th percentile - higher than 36% of all known CVEs
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
Risk of remote code execution on Windows systems, potentially leading to full system compromise by an unauthorized attacker.
Recommendation
It is recommended to immediately install Microsoft security updates and restrict access to printing services.
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-2022-38028HighActively exploited
A vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service allows for elevation of privilege. Technical details are not provided in the description.
- CVE-2022-22718HighActively exploited
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
- CVE-2022-21999HighActively exploited
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
- 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.
Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS