The Windows print nightmare continues for the enterprise: KB5005652, meant to address "PrintNightmare" vulnerabilities, is causing some enterprise users to be prompted to reinstall print drivers or install new drivers -- which they can't do without admin privileges

MICROSOFT Windows (Operating system); DIGITAL printing; MICROSOFT Corp.; COMPUTER printers; HIGH technology industries

The article addresses issues relating to Microsoft's KB5005652 Windows update that changed the default Point and Print behavior to address "PrintNightmare" vulnerabilities affecting the Windows Print Spooler service. It reveals that the Windows update has been causing anyone with V3 style of print driver to be prompted to reinstall print drivers to install new drivers. It also considers the likelihood that firms will keep users without administrator rights to limit lateral movement.