CVE-2022-35755: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 9, 2022
·Updated
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
53 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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 1507<10.0.10240.19387
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19387
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5291
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5291
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3287
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1889
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1889
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.1889
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1889
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1889
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.1889
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.856
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.856
Microsoft Windows 8.1<6.3.9600.20520
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20520
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 20h2
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
Microsoft Windows 10
Remediation
Event History
Aug 9, 2022
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-35755?
CVE-2022-35755 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to enable elevation of privilege on affected systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-35755?
To fix CVE-2022-35755, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
3
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2022-35755?
CVE-2022-35755 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2019.
4
Can CVE-2022-35755 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-35755 requires local access to exploit, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-35755?
CVE-2022-35755 is categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting the Windows Print Spooler service.