Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2022-38028)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2024-04-23 · CVE-2022-38028
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. CISA added CVE-2022-38028 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Apr 23, 2024, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by May 14, 2024 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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