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CVE-2022-38028

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 14.9%
  1. Published11 Oct 2022
  2. Added to CISA KEV23 Apr 2024
  3. Remediation due14 May 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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.

Added to KEV: 23 Apr 2024Federal remediation due: 14 May 2024

Description

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507< 10.0.10240.19507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2< 10.0.19042.2130
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1< 10.0.19043.2130
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.2130
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2< 10.0.22621.674
Microsoft Windows 8.1< 6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1< 6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.1129

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1507≥ 10.0.10240.19507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.5427
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.3532
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2≥ 10.0.19042.2130
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1≥ 10.0.19043.2130
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.2130
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2≥ 10.0.22621.674
Microsoft Windows 8.1≥ 6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1≥ 6.3.9600.20625
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.5427

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-38028 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-38028 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 23 Apr 2024.

How severe is CVE-2022-38028?

CVE-2022-38028 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 14.9% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-38028?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h1, and 8 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38028?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.19507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.5427, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.3532 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.