Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Race Condition Vulnerability Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A race condition vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Print Spooler Components, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This issue arises from improper synchronization in concurrent execution using shared resources.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges, moving from a low to a medium integrity level.

Remediation

Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles linked within the update guide.

Added: May 12, 2026, 8:06 PM
Updated: May 12, 2026, 8:06 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
5.0
exploitability
2.9
remediation
7.7
relevance
8.1
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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