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CVE-2024-43529

Windows - Print Spooler

Microsoft CVSS 7.3 Updated March 15, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A vulnerability in the Windows Print Spooler component could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially leading to a full system compromise. This vulnerability is considered critical and should be patched as soon as possible to prevent exploitation."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type Service
Target Asset Spooler
Standard Path %windir%\System32\spoolsv.exe
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: Spooler (Service)
$Targets = 'Spooler'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Likely

Print services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler, patching required to prevent potential system compromise

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