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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-26802
CVE-2022-26802:
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Overview
The Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2022-26802) was identified and recorded on March 9, 2022. This security flaw affects the Windows Print Spooler service, a core component of Microsoft Windows operating systems (CVE MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability received a CVSS v2 score assessment, with the vector string AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P, indicating local access requirements and potential impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability has been classified under CWE-269, which relates to privilege elevation issues (NVD CHANGE).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges within the Windows system through the Print Spooler service (MSRC UPDATE).
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