CVE-2022-35755: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 9, 2022
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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

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
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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.

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