#VU55790 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2021-36958
Published: August 11, 2021 / Updated: August 12, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU55790
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-36958
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in Windows Print Spooler service due to improperly performed privileged file operations. A local user can send a specially crafted request to the Print Spooler service and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.