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CVE-2022-23284: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 08 2022(Updated: )

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H1
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10=1909
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10
Windows 10=20h2
Windows 10=21h1
Windows 10=21h2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1909
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server=2022
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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