ID:8337 - Exploit for Code Injection in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1675

 
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ID:8337 - Exploit for Code Injection in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-1675

Published: September 4, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU54508
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-1675
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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 updates from vendor's website.