CVE-2017-14748

Name: CVE-2017-14748
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-26T17:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14748 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in Blizzard Overwatch 1.15.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (season bans and SR losses for other users) by leaving a competitive match at a specific time during the initial loading of that match.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in Blizzard Overwatch 1.15.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (season bans and SR losses for other users) by leaving a competitive match at a specific time during the initial loading of that match.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Blizzard	Overwatch	1.15.0.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101087Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20759216554Third Party Advisory
https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/72euqx/theres_a_bug_out_there_that_can_instantly/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101087Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://us.battle.net/forums/en/overwatch/topic/20759216554Third Party Advisory
https://www.reddit.com/r/Overwatch/comments/72euqx/theres_a_bug_out_there_that_can_instantly/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14748?

How severe is CVE-2017-14748?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14748 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14748?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST