Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Print Spooler
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-44681 CVE-2022-44678 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service (on-premises) Web applications / CRM systems |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU70189
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-2022-44681
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 the Windows Print Spooler, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 11
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service (on-premises): All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:Mobile:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:S:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10:Gold:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 20H2:10.0.19042.572:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 21H1:10.0.19043.985:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 21H2:10.0.19044.1288:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 22H2:10.0.19045.2130:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1507:10.0.10240.16405:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_dynamics_365_field_service_on-premises:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44681
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) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU70190
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-2022-44678
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 the Windows Print Spooler, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 7 - 11
Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:10 1511:10.0.10586.3:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:2016:10.0.14393.10:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44678
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.
