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CVE-2021-34481 is a vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service caused by improper privileged file operations. Exploitation permits arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges. A documented exploitation path allows a low-privilege user to install vulnerable printer drivers and elevate privileges. Although classified as remote code execution, the vulnerability was initially described as local privilege escalation. Microsoft released security updates on August 10, 2021, changing the default Point and Print driver installation behavior.
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Referenced through KB5005652 as additional guidance on Point and Print driver installation restrictions. The content does not describe this vulnerability's technical mechanism or exploitation status.
One of three vulnerabilities grouped under PrintNightmare in the article and reported as used by Ransom Cartel attackers for privilege escalation.
Windows Print Spooler vulnerability disclosed as a zero-day; described as RCE (initially labeled EoP) enabling low-privilege to reach SYSTEM via print driver installation/abuse; public exploit tool released.
Windows Print Spooler -ympäristöön liittyvä paikallinen oikeuksienkorotus (privilege escalation) -haavoittuvuus.
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