CVE-2022-38028 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker may modify a JavaScript constraints file and execute it with SYSTEM-level permissions.
| CVE ID | CVE-2022-38028 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2024-04-23 |
| Remediation due | 2024-05-14 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
| Description | Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. An attacker may modify a JavaScript constraints file and execute it with SYSTEM-level permissions. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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