CVE-2023-1446

Name: CVE-2023-1446
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-17T07:15:11.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1446 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function 0x80002004/0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function 0x80002004/0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223291.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchdog	Anti-Virus	1.4.214.0

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zjK_DMjHz41RMpfa0iLQ4GXKQwEr4z2T/viewExploit
https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/CVE-2023-1446Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223291Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.223291Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zjK_DMjHz41RMpfa0iLQ4GXKQwEr4z2T/viewExploit
https://github.com/zeze-zeze/WindowsKernelVuln/tree/master/CVE-2023-1446Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.223291Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.223291Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1446?

How severe is CVE-2023-1446?

CVE-2023-1446 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1446?

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