CVE-2022-38028 — Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2022-38028: Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2024-04-23 |
| Due date | 2024-05-14 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
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.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38028; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38028
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38028
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog