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CVE-2021-35449: The Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.15.1.0 and below, G2 driver 2.7.1.0 and below, G3 driver 3.2.0...

The Lexmark Universal Print Driver version 2.15.1.0 and below, G2 driver 2.7.1.0 and below, G3 driver 3.2.0.0 and below, and G4 driver 4.2.1.0 and below are affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability. A standard low priviliged user can use the driver to execute a DLL of their choosing during the add printer process, resulting in escalation of privileges to SYSTEM.

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CVE-2021-35449 is a local privilege escalation issue in older Lexmark print drivers. A normal user can cause the driver to load a chosen DLL during printer addition, leading to SYSTEM-level privileges. This matters most on Windows endpoints or shared systems where affected Lexmark drivers are installed. Exposure is likely where legacy Lexmark Universal, G2, G3, or G4 Windows print drivers remain installed on endpoints, print servers, or shared workstations. The CVE record does not identify affected CPEs, so asset inventory must verify driver family and version directly. Treat this as a high-priority local escalation risk where affected Lexmark drivers exist. It does not appear remotely exploitable from the provided sources, but SYSTEM escalation can turn ordinary user access into full device compromise. Mitigation focus: Check Lexmark support alerts for official patched versions and remediation guidance.; Upgrade or remove affected Lexmark UPD, G2, G3, and G4 drivers.; Restrict printer addition and driver installation to trusted administrators..

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