Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy local privilege escalation issue in NIPrint LPD-LPR Print Server 4.10 and earlier. A local user could trigger the Help function and cause Windows Explorer to run with SYSTEM privileges, potentially turning limited access into full control of the Windows host. Likely limited to older Windows systems still running NIPrint LPD-LPR Print Server 4.10 or earlier, especially shared print servers or hosts with interactive local users. Treat this as a legacy cleanup and local privilege risk. It is not evidenced as actively exploited, but affected systems could allow a low-privileged local user to gain SYSTEM control. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows systems for NIPrint LPD-LPR Print Server installations.; Check vendor or archival guidance for fixed versions or retirement recommendations.; Remove or replace unsupported NIPrint deployments where no fix can be confirmed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- niprint-helpapi-gain-privileges(13592)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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