CVE-2017-14966

Name: CVE-2017-14966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-20T18:29:00.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In IKARUS anti.virus before 2.16.18, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x830000c0.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In IKARUS anti.virus before 2.16.18, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x830000c0.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

33.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ikarussecurity	Anti.Virus	< 2.16.18

References

http://www.greyhathacker.net/?p=995Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.greyhathacker.net/?p=995Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14966?

In IKARUS anti.virus before 2.16.18, the ntguard.sys driver contains an Arbitrary Write vulnerability because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x830000c0.

How severe is CVE-2017-14966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14966?

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