How severe is CVE-2017-14311?

CVE-2017-14311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14311 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14311?

CVE-2017-14311 affects Netmechanica Netdecision. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14311?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14311 published?

CVE-2017-14311 was published on 2017-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14311

CVE-2017-14311 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netmechanica Netdecision with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netmechanica Netdecision
Published: 2017-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Winring0x32.sys driver in NetMechanica NetDecision 5.8.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted 0x9C402088 IOCTL call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14311?: The Winring0x32.sys driver in NetMechanica NetDecision 5.8.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted 0x9C402088 IOCTL call.
How severe is CVE-2017-14311?: CVE-2017-14311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14311 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14311?: CVE-2017-14311 affects Netmechanica Netdecision. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14311?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14311 published?: CVE-2017-14311 was published on 2017-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42735/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netmechanica:netdecision:5.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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