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Vulnerability Change Records for CVE-2021-36958

Change History

CVE Modified by Microsoft Corporation 8/10/2026 12:18:03 PM

Action Type Old Value New Value
Changed Description
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.</p>
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows Print Spooler service improperly performs privileged file operations. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
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https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-36958
Removed Reference
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36958

                  
                
              
Removed Reference Type
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-36958 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory

                  
                
              
Changed Affected
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