CVE-2021-1678 Windows Print Spooler Spoofing Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

An attacker can exploit a spoofing vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler service to bypass security features.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-1678?

CVE-2021-1678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 12 Jan 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Windows Print Spooler Spoofing Vulnerability

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-1678?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2021-1678?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-1678 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-1678 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-1678 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

All Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4hp3-f9mj-xjxq.

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