CVE-2026-34342
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege vulnerability
MSRC advisory May 12, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-34342
- Affected products
- Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft
What happened
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
What it means for your business
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege vulnerability (CVE-2026-34342) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. PremierePC tracks MSRC advisories for Upstate SC businesses — patch or open a ticket if you need help verifying exposure.
EPSS probability
0.29%
Sources
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