How severe is CVE-2005-0515?

CVE-2005-0515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-0515 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-2005-0515?

CVE-2005-0515 affects Webroot Software My Firewall Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0515?

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

When was CVE-2005-0515 published?

CVE-2005-0515 was published on 2005-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0515

CVE-2005-0515 is a low-severity vulnerability in Webroot Software My Firewall Plus 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.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webroot Software My Firewall Plus
Published: 2005-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Smc.exe in My Firewall Plus 5.0 build 1117, and possibly other versions, does not drop privileges before launching the Log Viewer export functionality, which allows local users to corrupt arbitrary files by saving log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0515?: Smc.exe in My Firewall Plus 5.0 build 1117, and possibly other versions, does not drop privileges before launching the Log Viewer export functionality, which allows local users to corrupt arbitrary files by saving log files.
How severe is CVE-2005-0515?: CVE-2005-0515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-0515 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-2005-0515?: CVE-2005-0515 affects Webroot Software My Firewall Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0515 published?: CVE-2005-0515 was published on 2005-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webroot_software:my_firewall_plus:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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