CVE-2022-30138: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published May 12, 2022
·Updated
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2022-29104, CVE-2022-29132.
Affected Software
62 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
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 Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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=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 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
May 12, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:10 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-30138?
CVE-2022-30138 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability affecting the Windows Print Spooler.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-30138?
To fix CVE-2022-30138, apply the relevant security patches provided in the Microsoft advisory.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-30138?
CVE-2022-30138 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 7, 10, 11, Server 2012, and Server 2016.
4
Is CVE-2022-30138 an elevation of privilege vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2022-30138 allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.
5
Can CVE-2022-30138 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-30138 can potentially be exploited remotely by an unprivileged attacker.