CVE-2005-3197 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Webroot Desktop Firewall versions prior to 1.3.0build52, specifically within the PWIWrapper.dll component. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges by sending a specially crafted DeviceIoControl command and then removing an allowed program from the firewall list. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.2, it presents a high severity risk due to its local attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.3.0.43CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:webroot_software:desktop_firewall:1.3.0.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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