CVE-2005-2947

CVE-2005-2947 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Killprocess with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in KillProcess 2.20 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an exe file with a long FileDescription in the version resource.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2947?
Buffer overflow in KillProcess 2.20 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an exe file with a long FileDescription in the version resource.
How severe is CVE-2005-2947?
CVE-2005-2947 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2947 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2947?
CVE-2005-2947 affects Killprocess. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2947?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2947 published?
CVE-2005-2947 was published on 2005-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)