CVE-2017-14961

Name: CVE-2017-14961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-15T16:29:00.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In IKARUS anti.virus 2.16.7, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x8300000c.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In IKARUS anti.virus 2.16.7, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x8300000c.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ikarussecurity	Anti.Virus	2.16.7

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144955/IKARUS-AntiVirus-2.16.7-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://theevilbit.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/turning-cve-2017-14961-ikarus-antivirus.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43139/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ikarussecurity.com/about-ikarus/security-blog/vulnerability-in-windows-antivirus-products-ik-sa-2017-0002/Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144955/IKARUS-AntiVirus-2.16.7-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://theevilbit.blogspot.co.uk/2017/11/turning-cve-2017-14961-ikarus-antivirus.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43139/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.ikarussecurity.com/about-ikarus/security-blog/vulnerability-in-windows-antivirus-products-ik-sa-2017-0002/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14961?

In IKARUS anti.virus 2.16.7, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x8300000c.

How severe is CVE-2017-14961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14961?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-14961?

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Source: NVD / NIST