CVE-2005-3197

Name: CVE-2005-3197
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-10-14T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3197 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webroot Software	Desktop Firewall	1.3.0.43

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3197?

How severe is CVE-2005-3197?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3197 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3197?

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Source: NVD / NIST