CVE-2005-2679 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in Sysinternals Process Explorer versions prior to 9.25. This flaw allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the CompanyName field within the VersionInfo information of a running process. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability is considered critical due to its network attack vector, low complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.23.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sysinternals:process_explorer:9.23.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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