CVE-2024-38136

Summary

CVE-2024-38136 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Resource Manager's Print Spooler Service Extension. This issue grants attackers local system privileges through a specially crafted print job, allowing them to execute arbitrary code and escalate their access. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems with the Print Spooler Service enabled, making it crucial for administrators to apply the forthcoming Microsoft patch as soon as possible to protect against potential exploitation.

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