CVE-2022-22718: high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
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A flaw in Windows Print Spooler allows a local attacker with limited privileges to gain full administrative control of a computer. This is critical because it lets unauthorized users take complete control of the system.
Local privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler service; requires attacker to be authenticated on the target system with standard user privileges. Successful exploitation grants SYSTEM-level access, enabling complete system compromise.
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