Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Datacenter Azure Edition Print Spooler out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Microsoft Windows. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Print Spooler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2022-41073. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Print Spooler. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 11/08/2022 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-41073. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 10/30/2025).

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 11/08/2022 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 12/09/2022:

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Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (728). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

09/19/2022 🔍
11/08/2022 +50 days 🔍
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10/30/2025 +1087 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-41073 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-41073
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-213136
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 11/08/2022 20:34
Updated: 10/30/2025 22:55
Changes: 11/08/2022 20:34 (35), 11/08/2022 20:37 (19), 12/10/2022 08:24 (2), 12/10/2022 08:28 (11), 04/27/2024 20:48 (29), 06/16/2024 08:06 (2), 06/29/2024 03:20 (1), 09/26/2024 00:32 (2), 02/24/2025 20:59 (1), 10/30/2025 22:55 (1)
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