CVE-2022-41073
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
2.4%
p82
KEV
YES
Nov 8, 2022
Exploit Today
75
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
2.4%EPSS · 30 days2.4%
2026-06-302026-07-17
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Nov 8, 2022
Remediate by
Dec 9, 2022
Known ransomware use
Yes
Summary description
Microsoft Windows Print Spooler contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM-level privileges.
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
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