How severe is CVE-2014-4973?

CVE-2014-4973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4973?

CVE-2014-4973 primarily affects Eset Smart Security. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-4973 published?

CVE-2014-4973 was published on 2014-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4973

CVE-2014-4973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eset Smart Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Eset Smart Security
Published: 2014-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The ESET Personal Firewall NDIS filter (EpFwNdis.sys) driver in the Firewall Module Build 1183 (20140214) and earlier in ESET Smart Security and ESET Endpoint Security products 5.0 through 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted argument to a 0x830020CC IOCTL call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4973?: The ESET Personal Firewall NDIS filter (EpFwNdis.sys) driver in the Firewall Module Build 1183 (20140214) and earlier in ESET Smart Security and ESET Endpoint Security products 5.0 through 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted argument to a 0x830020CC IOCTL call.
How severe is CVE-2014-4973?: CVE-2014-4973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4973?: CVE-2014-4973 primarily affects Eset Smart Security. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4973 published?: CVE-2014-4973 was published on 2014-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:5.0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:5.0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:5.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:5.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:6.0.306:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:6.0.308:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:6.0.314:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:smart_security:6.0.316:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:5.0.2113:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:5.0.2122:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:5.0.2126:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:5.0.2214:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:5.0.2225:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:eset:endpoint_security:5.0.2228:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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