CVE-2005-3197 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via a stack-based buffer overflow in Webroot Desktop Firewall.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-3197?
CVE-2005-3197 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3197?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webroot Software Desktop Firewall.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3197?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-3197 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3197 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q5cq-rj2g-v72r.