[ CVE-2022-38028 · Published 11 Oct 2022 ]
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8
EPSS 15%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2024-04-23
- EPSS: 15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 97% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker may modify a JavaScript constraints file and execute it with SYSTEM-level permissions.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 14 May 2024): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38028PatchVendor Advisory
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38028PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource