SB2021060813 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1675)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Windows Print Spooler service. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note, this is a description of the original vulnerability fixed by Microsoft on June 9, 2021. A different vulnerability than #VU53886 (CVE-2021-34527) for which an exploit was made publicly available.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1675