CVE-2022-41073: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Nov 8, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.

Other sources

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

79 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=22h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 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 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Azure
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20671, <6.3.9600.20670
6.3.9600.206716.3.9600.20670
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20671, <6.3.9600.20670
6.3.9600.206716.3.9600.20670
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23968
6.2.9200.23968
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.23968
6.2.9200.23968
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21768
6.0.6003.21768
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20670
6.3.9600.20670
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21768
6.0.6003.21768
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21768
6.0.6003.21768
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21768
6.0.6003.21768
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26221
6.1.7601.26221
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5501
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19567
10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems<6.3.9600.20671, <6.3.9600.20670
6.3.9600.206716.3.9600.20670
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems<6.3.9600.20671, <6.3.9600.20670
6.3.9600.206716.3.9600.20670
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19567
10.0.10240.19567
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.819
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1249, <10.0.20348.1251
10.0.20348.124910.0.20348.1251
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3650
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.3650

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26221Patch KB5020013
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20671Fixed in 6.3.9600.20670Patch KB5020010
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.23968Patch KB5020003
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21768Patch KB5020005
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20670Patch KB5020010
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5501Patch KB5019964
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19567Patch KB5019970
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2251Patch KB5019959
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2251Patch KB5019959
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.819Patch KB5019980
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1219Patch KB5019961
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1249Fixed in 10.0.20348.1251Patch KB5019080
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2251Patch KB5019959
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.2251Patch KB5019959
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.3650Patch KB5019966

Event History

Nov 8, 2022
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Nov 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 29, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·10:10 PM
Jan 30, 2025
News Published
via Dark Reading·05:03 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-41073?

CVE-2022-41073 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-41073?

To mitigate CVE-2022-41073, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-41073?

CVE-2022-41073 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

Can exploitation of CVE-2022-41073 lead to data compromise?

Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2022-41073 can allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and system resources.

5

What is the attack vector for CVE-2022-41073?

The attack vector for CVE-2022-41073 is primarily through the Windows Print Spooler service, which is vulnerable to elevation of privilege attacks.

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