CVE-2017-15920

Name: CVE-2017-15920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-30T15:29:00.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15920 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Watchdog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150 and Online Security Pro 2.74.186.150, the zam32.sys driver contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that gets triggered when sending an operation to ioctl 0x80002054. This is due to the input buffer being NULL or the input buffer size being 0 as they are not validated.. EPSS estimates a 7.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Watchdog Anti-Malware 2.74.186.150 and Online Security Pro 2.74.186.150, the zam32.sys driver contains a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that gets triggered when sending an operation to ioctl 0x80002054. This is due to the input buffer being NULL or the input buffer size being 0 as they are not validated.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.58%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchdogdevelopment	Anti-Malware	2.74.186.150
Watchdogdevelopment	Online Security Pro	2.74.186.150

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144786/Watchdog-Development-Anti-Malware-Online-Security-Pro-NULL-Pointer-Dereference.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43058/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144786/Watchdog-Development-Anti-Malware-Online-Security-Pro-NULL-Pointer-Dereference.htmlExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43058/Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15920?

How severe is CVE-2017-15920?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15920 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15920?

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