CVE-2022-23284: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Mar 8, 2022
·Updated
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Event History
Mar 8, 2022
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Mar 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-23284?
CVE-2022-23284 has a high severity rating as it allows for elevation of privilege on affected Windows systems.
2
What systems are affected by CVE-2022-23284?
CVE-2022-23284 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2019.
3
How do I fix CVE-2022-23284?
To fix CVE-2022-23284, you should apply the available security patches from Microsoft for the affected versions.
4
Can CVE-2022-23284 cause any serious damage?
Yes, CVE-2022-23284 can lead to unauthorized access or control over a compromised system, potentially causing significant damage.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-23284 until I can apply the fix?
Currently, the best recommendation for CVE-2022-23284 is to install the security updates as there are no known workarounds that fully mitigate the vulnerability.