CVE-2005-3198
CVE-2005-3198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webroot Software Desktop Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Webroot Software Desktop Firewall
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local users to disable the firewall, even when password protection is enabled, via certain DeviceIoControl commands.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-3198?
- Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local users to disable the firewall, even when password protection is enabled, via certain DeviceIoControl commands.
- How severe is CVE-2005-3198?
- CVE-2005-3198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2005-3198 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2005-3198?
- CVE-2005-3198 affects Webroot Software Desktop Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2005-3198?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2005-3198 published?
- CVE-2005-3198 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://securityreason.com/securityalert/55
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015012
- http://support.webroot.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=2332
- http://www.osvdb.org/19869
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15016
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1973
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22530
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webroot_software:desktop_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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