CVE-2005-2679

Name: CVE-2005-2679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-08-23T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-2679 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Sysinternals Process Explorer 9.23, and other versions before 9.25, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CompanyName field in the VersionInfo information in a running process.. EPSS estimates a 3.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Sysinternals Process Explorer 9.23, and other versions before 9.25, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CompanyName field in the VersionInfo information in a running process.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.46%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sysinternals	Process Explorer	9.23.0.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/16525
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014742Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14616Exploit
http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=957&PN=1
http://secunia.com/advisories/16525
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014742Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14616Exploit
http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=957&PN=1

Timeline

Published: Aug 23, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2679?

How severe is CVE-2005-2679?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2679 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2679?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST