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CVE-2022-38028 – Microsoft Windows Vulnerability Exploit in the Wild

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2022-38028

Microsoft Windows could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw in the Print Spooler component. By executing a specially-crafted program, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Impact

  • Privilege Escalation

Indicators of Compromise

CVE

  • CVE-2022-38028

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32
  • Microsoft Windows 10 x64
  • Microsoft Windows 10 1809 for 32-bit Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 1809 for x64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows 10 x32
  • Microsoft Windows 10 20H2 for 32-bit Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 20H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2019
  • Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2016
  • Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2012 R2
  • Microsoft Windows 10 21H1 for 32-bit Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 21H1 for x64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2022
  • Microsoft Windows 11 x64
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 x64
  • Microsoft Windows 10 1607 for 32-bit Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 1607 for x64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 21H1 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2022
  • Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 11 x64 Microsoft Windows 11 ARM64
  • Microsoft Windows 11 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows 11 22H2 for x64-based Systems Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Remediation

Use the Microsoft Security Update Guide to apply the appropriate patch for your system to search for available patches.

Microsoft Security Update Guide