CVE-2022-41073

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809

Published 9 Nov 2022 · updated 10 Aug 2026 · Analyzed

7.8 High · CVSS 3.1, microsoft.com

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 8 Nov 2022, with a remediation deadline of 9 Dec 2022 for US federal agencies. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description

Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-41073 · Patch, Vendor Advisory
packetstormsecurity.com/files/174528/Microsoft-Windows-Privilege-Escalation.html · Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-41073 · US Government Resource