CVE-2022-41073 - Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Project:Microsoft
Product:Windows
Date Added:2022-11-08Due Date:2022-12-09
Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Additional Notes
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41073
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41073
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