CVE-2022-22718: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Feb 8, 2022
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Updated

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability which allow for privilege escalation.

CISA

Affected Software

95 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19204
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.4946
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10 1909<=10.0.18363.2094
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1526
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.1526
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.493
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4946
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.524
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2<10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20269
6.3.9600.20269
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21374, <6.0.6003.21372
6.0.6003.213746.0.6003.21372
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21374, <6.0.6003.21372
6.0.6003.213746.0.6003.21372
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems<6.3.9600.20269
6.3.9600.20269
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20269
6.3.9600.20269
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20269
6.3.9600.20269
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.25860
6.1.7601.25860
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23605
6.2.9200.23605
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21374, <6.0.6003.21372
6.0.6003.213746.0.6003.21372
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.25860
6.1.7601.25860
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.25860
6.1.7601.25860
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.25860
6.1.7601.25860
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21374, <6.0.6003.21372
6.0.6003.213746.0.6003.21372
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23605
6.2.9200.23605
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems<6.3.9600.20269
6.3.9600.20269
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19204
10.0.10240.19204
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4946
10.0.14393.4946
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19204
10.0.10240.19204
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.4946
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.4946
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.4946
10.0.14393.4946
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.493
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.493
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.524, <10.0.20348.525
10.0.20348.52410.0.20348.525
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.524, <10.0.20348.525
10.0.20348.52410.0.20348.525
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2094
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2565
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2094
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.2565
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
10.0.18363.2094
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.2565
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1526
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.1526

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20269Patch KB5010419
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21374Fixed in 6.0.6003.21372Patch KB5010403
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20269Patch KB5010395
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.25860Patch KB5010422
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23605Patch KB5010412
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19204Patch KB5010358
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.4946Patch KB5010359
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.1526Patch KB5010342
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.1526Patch KB5010342
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.493Patch KB5010386
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.524Fixed in 10.0.20348.525Patch KB5010456
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.1526Patch KB5010342
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.18363.2094Patch KB5010345
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.2565Patch KB5010351

Event History

Feb 8, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 19, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Jan 29, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·10:10 PM
Jan 30, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·05:03 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22718?

CVE-2022-22718 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-22718?

To fix CVE-2022-22718, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2022-22718?

CVE-2022-22718 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows and Windows Server, especially those with the Print Spooler service enabled.

4

What is the risk of not addressing CVE-2022-22718?

Failing to address CVE-2022-22718 could leave systems vulnerable to attackers gaining elevated privileges.

5

Is CVE-2022-22718 related to previous Print Spooler vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2022-22718 is related to a series of vulnerabilities in the Windows Print Spooler service, which have raised security concerns.

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