CVE-2022-22718: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Feb 08 2022(Updated: )
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| 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 | |
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2022 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =2022 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.19204 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.4946 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.2565 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <=10.0.18363.2094 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19042.1526 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19043.1526 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19044.1526 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22000.493 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-22718?
CVE-2022-22718 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation.
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.
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.
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.
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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