CVE-2022-38028 - Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38028

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-38028

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