#VU62942 Path traversal in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2022-29114
Published: May 10, 2022 / Updated: May 11, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU62942
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29114
CWE-ID: CWE-22
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.