CVE-2005-3197
CVE-2005-3197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webroot Software Desktop Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Webroot Software Desktop Firewall
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in PWIWrapper.dll for Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM by sending a crafted DeviceIoControl command, then removing an allowed program from the firewall list.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-3197?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in PWIWrapper.dll for Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local users to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM by sending a crafted DeviceIoControl command, then removing an allowed program from the firewall list.
- How severe is CVE-2005-3197?
- CVE-2005-3197 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2005-3197 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-3197?
- CVE-2005-3197 affects Webroot Software Desktop Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-3197?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2005-3197 published?
- CVE-2005-3197 was published on 2005-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-10/0129.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15745/
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-10/advisory/
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015012
- http://support.webroot.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=2332
- http://www.osvdb.org/19868
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15016
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1973
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22529
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webroot_software:desktop_firewall:1.3.0.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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