CVE-2022-38028 · netVigilance record NV24-0046
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation
past due
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA deadline 2024-05-14 · passed 2 years 3 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
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.
Who is affected
Microsoft Windows. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 2 years 3 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2022-38028 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38028
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- msrc.microsoft.com msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38028
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38028