CVE-2005-2948

CVE-2005-2948 is a low-severity vulnerability 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

Description

KillProcess 2.20 and earlier allows local users to bypass kill list restrictions by launching multiple processes at the same time, which are not all killed by KillProcess.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2948?
KillProcess 2.20 and earlier allows local users to bypass kill list restrictions by launching multiple processes at the same time, which are not all killed by KillProcess.
How severe is CVE-2005-2948?
CVE-2005-2948 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-2948 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2948?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2948 published?
CVE-2005-2948 was published on 2005-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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