CVE-2023-1446: Watchdog Anti-Virus IoControlCode wsdk-driver.sys 0x80002008 denial of service

Published Mar 17, 2023

Updated

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function 0x80002004/0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223291.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Watchdog Anti-Virus=1.4.214.0

Event History

Mar 17, 2023

CVE Published

06:37 AM

Data Sourced

06:37 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·07:15 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-1446.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1446?

The severity of CVE-2023-1446 is medium (5.5).

What is affected by CVE-2023-1446?

The function 0x80002004/0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0 is affected by CVE-2023-1446.

How does CVE-2023-1446 manifest?

CVE-2023-1446 manifests as denial of service due to manipulation in the IoControlCode Handler component of Watchdog Anti-Virus.

How can CVE-2023-1446 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2023-1446, it is recommended to update Watchdog Anti-Virus to a patched version or apply any available security patches provided by the vendor.