How severe is CVE-2023-1446?

CVE-2023-1446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1446?

CVE-2023-1446 affects Watchdog Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1446?

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

When was CVE-2023-1446 published?

CVE-2023-1446 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1446

CVE-2023-1446 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Watchdog Anti-virus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Watchdog Anti-virus
Published: 2023-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function 0x80002004/0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223291.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1446?: A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function 0x80002004/0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-223291.
How severe is CVE-2023-1446?: CVE-2023-1446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1446?: CVE-2023-1446 affects Watchdog Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1446?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-1446 published?: CVE-2023-1446 was published on 2023-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:watchdog:anti-virus:1.4.214.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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