Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.818162
Category:	Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:	Microsoft Windows Print Spooler RCE Vulnerability (KB5005010, PrintNightmare)
Summary:	This host is missing a critical security update according to; Microsoft KB5005010. The flaw is dubbed 'PrintNightmare'.
Description:	Summary: This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft KB5005010. The flaw is dubbed 'PrintNightmare'. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw is due to the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service which fails to restrict access to functionality that allows users to add printers and related drivers. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges on a vulnerable system. Affected Software/OS: - Microsoft Windows 10 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - Microsoft Windows Server 2016 - Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Solution: The vendor has released updates. In addition to installing the updates users are recommended to either disable the Print Spooler service, or to Disable inbound remote printing through Group Policy. Please see the references for more information. CVSS Score: 9.0 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-34527 http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167261/Print-Spooler-Remote-DLL-Injection.html https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34527
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