CriticalCVECISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities· 23 Apr 2024
CVE-2022-38028 — Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
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Microsoft Windows. 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. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2022-38028
- On CISA KEV since
- 2024-04-23
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
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