Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-29132 CVE-2022-29140 CVE-2022-29114 CVE-2022-29104 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 CWE-22 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #4 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU62940
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29132
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows Print Spooler, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 11 21H2 10.0.22000.194
Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-29132
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU62943
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29140
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to path traversal in Windows Print Spooler. A local user can gain obtain contents of arbitrary files on the system and view them with SYSTEM privileges. MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 11 21H2 10.0.22000.194
Windows Server: 2016 10.0.14393.10 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-29140
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-735/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
3) Path traversal
EUVDB-ID: #VU62942
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29114
CWE-ID:
CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The
vulnerability exists due to path traversal in
Windows Print Spooler. A local user can gain obtain contents of arbitrary files on the system and view them with SYSTEM privileges.
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 8.1 - 11 21H2 10.0.22000.194
Windows Server: 2012 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-29114
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-736/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU62941
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29104
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows Print Spooler, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 8.1 - 11 21H2 10.0.22000.194
Windows Server: 2012 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-29104
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
