Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

• Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-11-08
• Known to be used in ransomware campaigns

[ Description ]Official description

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CISA: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 9 Dec 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.

• Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD

[ References ]References

• msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-41073PatchVendor Advisory
• packetstormsecurity.com/files/174528/Microsoft-Windows-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
• www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource