CVE-2021-1675
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 r2
Raw vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSummary
CVE-2021-1675 is a high-severity an unspecified weakness vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Its CVSS base score is 7.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 0.3% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; CISA has added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog; a public proof-of-concept is referenced.
Deeper analysis AI-assisted summary
Synthesised by an AI model from the NVD description and linked references — a reading aid, not an authoritative source.
CVE-2021-1675 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Windows Print Spooler component. It carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 and is tracked under NVD-CWE-Other.
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who supplies a malicious printer driver or print job. With local access, no privileges, and user interaction, successful exploitation grants full control over confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system.
Public references include the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for CVE-2021-1675, the CERT/CC vulnerability note VU#383432, and multiple proof-of-concept artifacts published on Packet Storm that demonstrate Print Spooler remote DLL injection and code execution.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2021-7142
Vulnerability Data
Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CWE(s)
- KEV Date Added
- 03 November 2021
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