CVE-2022-21999 - Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft | Windows

• Date Added:
• 2022-03-25

• Due Date:
• 2022-04-15

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability which can allow for privilege escalation.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-21999

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