CVE-2005-2679

CVE-2005-2679 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sysinternals Process Explorer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Sysinternals Process Explorer 9.23, and other versions before 9.25, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CompanyName field in the VersionInfo information in a running process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2679?
Buffer overflow in Sysinternals Process Explorer 9.23, and other versions before 9.25, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CompanyName field in the VersionInfo information in a running process.
How severe is CVE-2005-2679?
CVE-2005-2679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-2679 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2679?
CVE-2005-2679 affects Sysinternals Process Explorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2679?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-2679 published?
CVE-2005-2679 was published on 2005-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)