CVE-2023-1453: Watchdog Anti-Virus IoControlCode wsdk-driver.sys 0x80002008 access control

Published Mar 17, 2023

Updated

A vulnerability was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function 0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223298 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Watchdog Anti-Virus=1.4.214.0

Event History

Mar 17, 2023

CVE Published

06:52 AM

Data Sourced

06:52 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·07:15 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1453?

CVE-2023-1453 has been rated as critical due to improper access controls in the affected software.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1453?

To fix CVE-2023-1453, update to the latest version of Watchdog Anti-Virus that addresses the vulnerability.

What component is affected by CVE-2023-1453?

CVE-2023-1453 affects the IoControlCode Handler in the wsdk-driver.sys library.

Can CVE-2023-1453 be exploited locally?

Yes, CVE-2023-1453 can be exploited locally due to its nature of improper access controls.

Which version of Watchdog Anti-Virus is impacted by CVE-2023-1453?

The impacted version of Watchdog Anti-Virus is 1.4.214.0.