Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2022-41073 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | microsoft |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2022-11-09 22:15:21 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-10 16:18:19 UTC |
| Description | Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.8 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.024540000 probability, percentile 0.831560000 (date 2026-08-21)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2022-11-08; due 2022-12-09; ransomware use Known
Problem Types: CWE-787 | Elevation of Privilege | CWE-787 CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 7.8 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Name | Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| Required Action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Notes | https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41073; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41073 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 21h1 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 7 | - | sp1 | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - | sp2 | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | sp1 | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1507 | affected 10.0.10240.0 10.0.10240.19567 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | affected 10.0.14393.0 10.0.14393.5501 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | affected 10.0.17763.0 10.0.17763.3650 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | affected 10.0.0 10.0.17763.3650 custom | ARM64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 | affected 10.0.0 10.0.19042.2251 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H1 | affected 10.0.0 10.0.19043.2251 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | affected 10.0.19043.0 10.0.19044.2251 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | affected 10.0.19045.0 10.0.19045.2251 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 21H2 | affected 10.0.0 10.0.22000.1219 custom | ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 22H2 | affected 10.0.22621.0 10.0.22621.819 custom | ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 7 | affected 6.1.0 6.1.7601.26221 custom | 32-bit Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 7 Service Pack 1 | affected 6.1.0 6.1.7601.26221 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | affected 6.3.0 6.3.9600.20671 custom | 32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | affected 6.0.6003.0 6.0.6003.21768 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 | affected 6.1.7601.0 6.1.7601.26221 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Server Core Installation | affected 6.1.7601.0 6.1.7601.26221 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 | affected 6.0.6003.0 6.0.6003.21768 custom | 32-bit Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Server Core Installation | affected 6.0.6003.0 6.0.6003.21768 custom | 32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | affected 6.2.9200.0 6.2.9200.23968 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 Server Core Installation | affected 6.2.9200.0 6.2.9200.23968 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 | affected 6.3.9600.0 6.3.9600.20671 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 R2 Server Core Installation | affected 6.3.9600.0 6.3.9600.20671 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | affected 10.0.14393.0 10.0.14393.5501 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 Server Core Installation | affected 10.0.14393.0 10.0.14393.5501 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | affected 10.0.17763.0 10.0.17763.3650 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 Server Core Installation | affected 10.0.17763.0 10.0.17763.3650 custom | x64-based Systems |
| CNA | Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | affected 10.0.20348.0 10.0.20348.1249 custom | x64-based Systems |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | msrc.microsoft.com | Patch, Vendor Advisory |
| Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation ≈ Packet Storm | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | packetstormsecurity.com | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| Security Update Guide - Microsoft Security Response Center | MITRE | portal.msrc.microsoft.com | |
| Microsoft November 2022 Patch Tuesday fixes 65 vulnerabilities! | MITRE | www.secpod.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2022-11-08T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2022-41073 added to CISA KEV |