Out-Of-Band Security Update For Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

 

Microsoft released an out-of-band update to address CVE-2021-34527, Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability for Windows 10 Versions 21H1, 20H2, 2004, 1909, 1809, 1803, 1507, and Windows 8.1

Although at the time of this posting, the KB Articles are not accessible yet, the Windows versions and assigned KB Articles are as follows:

• Windows 10, Version 21H1, 20H2, 2004: KB5004945
• Windows 10, version 1909:  KB5004946
• Windows 10, version 1809:  KB5004947
• Windows 10, version 1803:  KB5004949
• Windows 10, version 1507:  KB5004950
• Windows 8.1:  KB5004958

Update:  To get the update, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.  The link to download and install the update can be found in the Optional updates available area.  To get the standalone package, go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website.

 

References

• Security Update FAQ
• Security Updates Guide
• Update history for Windows 10

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