CVE-2022-38028MicrosoftOperating systemsApril 23, 2024

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

High 7.8Actively exploited

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.

What to do

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

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Details

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows
CVE
CVE-2022-38028
Affected versions
Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.3532 (excluded); from 10.0.0 to 10.0.17763.3532 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.3532
Windows Server 2019 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.3532 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.3532
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.3532 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.3532
Windows 10 Version 21H1 10.0: from 10.0.0 to 10.0.19043.2130 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19043.2130
Windows Server 2022 10.0: from 10.0.20348.0 to 10.0.20348.1129 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.20348.1129
Windows 10 Version 20H2 10.0: from 10.0.0 to 10.0.19042.2130 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19042.2130
Windows 11 version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.0 to 10.0.22000.1098 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22000.1098
Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.19043.0 to 10.0.19044.2130 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19044.2130
Windows 11 version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.22621.0 to 10.0.22621.674 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22621.674
Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0: from 10.0.10240.0 to 10.0.10240.19507 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.10240.19507
Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.5427 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.5427
Windows Server 2016 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.5427 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.5427
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.5427 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.5427
Windows 8.1 6.3: from 6.3.0 to 6.3.9600.20625 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.20625
Windows Server 2012 6.2: from 6.2.9200.0 to 6.2.9200.23920 (excluded) — fixed in 6.2.9200.23920
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2: from 6.2.9200.0 to 6.2.9200.23920 (excluded) — fixed in 6.2.9200.23920
Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3: from 6.3.9600.0 to 6.3.9600.20625 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.20625
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3: from 6.3.9600.0 to 6.3.9600.20625 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.20625 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
7.8
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
May 14, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
April 23, 2024

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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