How severe is CVE-2017-14398?

CVE-2017-14398 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-2017-14398 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14398?

CVE-2017-14398 affects Razer Synapse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14398?

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-2017-14398 published?

CVE-2017-14398 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14398

CVE-2017-14398 is a high-severity vulnerability in Razer Synapse 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Razer Synapse
Published: 2017-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

rzpnk.sys in Razer Synapse 2.20.15.1104 allows local users to read and write to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a methodology involving a handle to \Device\PhysicalMemory, IOCTL 0x22A064, and ZwMapViewOfSection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14398?: rzpnk.sys in Razer Synapse 2.20.15.1104 allows local users to read and write to arbitrary memory locations, and consequently gain privileges, via a methodology involving a handle to \Device\PhysicalMemory, IOCTL 0x22A064, and ZwMapViewOfSection.
How severe is CVE-2017-14398?: CVE-2017-14398 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-2017-14398 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14398?: CVE-2017-14398 affects Razer Synapse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14398?: 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-2017-14398 published?: CVE-2017-14398 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://twitter.com/FuzzySec/status/907722788219256832

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:razer:synapse:2.20.15.1104:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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