CVE-2014-4974

CVE-2014-4974 is a low-severity vulnerability in Eset Personal Firewall Ndis Filter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The ESET Personal Firewall NDIS filter (EpFwNdis.sys) kernel mode driver, aka Personal Firewall module before Build 1212 (20140609), as used in multiple ESET products 5.0 through 7.0, allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via crafted IOCTL calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4974?
The ESET Personal Firewall NDIS filter (EpFwNdis.sys) kernel mode driver, aka Personal Firewall module before Build 1212 (20140609), as used in multiple ESET products 5.0 through 7.0, allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via crafted IOCTL calls.
How severe is CVE-2014-4974?
CVE-2014-4974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-4974 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4974?
CVE-2014-4974 affects Eset Personal Firewall Ndis Filter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4974?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4974 published?
CVE-2014-4974 was published on 2014-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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