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CVE-2023-1453
MEDIUM · CVSS 4.4
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2023-03-17T07:15:13.213 · Last modified 2026-06-17T05:27:59.620

Summary

A vulnerability was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function 0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223298 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Affected products

watchdog — anti-virus

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References

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