CVE-2022-41073β€”Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2022-11-08 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2022-41073
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2022-11-08
Due Date:
2022-12-09
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

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

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
KNOWN

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41073
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41073

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