CVE-2022-44678: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 13, 2022
·Updated
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
62 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
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=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
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=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
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
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=22h2
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 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Event History
Dec 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44678?
CVE-2022-44678 has a severity rating of Important as it allows elevation of privilege in affected Windows systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-44678?
To fix CVE-2022-44678, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your specific Windows version.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-44678?
CVE-2022-44678 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10 (various editions), Windows 11, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2019 among others.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-44678?
CVE-2022-44678 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to the Windows Print Spooler service.
5
Can I check if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2022-44678?
You can check if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2022-44678 by ensuring it has the latest security updates installed from Microsoft.