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Microsoft Windows Print Spooler RCE Vulnerability (KB5005010)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft KB5005010
Insight
Insight
The flaw is due to microsoft windows Print Spooler service fails to restrict access to functionality that allows users to add printers and related drivers.
Affected Software
Affected Software
- 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
Detection Method
Detection Method
Check if a vulnerable configuration is present on the target host.
Solution
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.