CVE-2017-9769
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 85.54%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9769 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A specially crafted IOCTL can be issued to the rzpnk.sys driver in Razer Synapse 2.20.15.1104 that is forwarded to ZwOpenProcess allowing a handle to be opened to an arbitrary process.. EPSS estimates a 85.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A specially crafted IOCTL can be issued to the rzpnk.sys driver in Razer Synapse 2.20.15.1104 that is forwarded to ZwOpenProcess allowing a handle to be opened to an arbitrary process.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Razer | Synapse | 2.20.15.1104 |
References
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/local/razer_zwopenprocessExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://warroom.securestate.com/cve-2017-9769/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42368/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/local/razer_zwopenprocessExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://warroom.securestate.com/cve-2017-9769/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42368/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9769?
A specially crafted IOCTL can be issued to the rzpnk.sys driver in Razer Synapse 2.20.15.1104 that is forwarded to ZwOpenProcess allowing a handle to be opened to an arbitrary process.
How severe is CVE-2017-9769?
CVE-2017-9769 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 85.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9769?
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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