How severe is CVE-2023-1444?

CVE-2023-1444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1444 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-2023-1444?

CVE-2023-1444 affects Filseclab Twister Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1444?

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-2023-1444 published?

CVE-2023-1444 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1444

CVE-2023-1444 is a high-severity vulnerability in Filseclab Twister Antivirus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Filseclab Twister Antivirus
Published: 2023-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Filseclab Twister Antivirus 8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function 0x8011206B in the library fildds.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223289 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1444?: A vulnerability was found in Filseclab Twister Antivirus 8. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function 0x8011206B in the library fildds.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-223289 was assigned to this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-1444?: CVE-2023-1444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1444 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-2023-1444?: CVE-2023-1444 affects Filseclab Twister Antivirus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1444?: 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-2023-1444 published?: CVE-2023-1444 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:filseclab:twister_antivirus:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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