CVE-2005-0515: Smc.exe in My Firewall Plus 5.0 build 1117, and possibly other versions, does not drop privileges before launc

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0515 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting my firewall plus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Smc.exe in My Firewall Plus 5.0 build 1117, and possibly other versions, does not drop privileges before launching the Log Viewer export functionality, which allows local users to corrupt arbitrary files by saving log files.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 73%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webroot software

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-18 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webroot software my firewall plus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy my-firewall-plus || rpm -q my-firewall-plus || my-firewall-plus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison my-firewall-plus sudo apt install my-firewall-plus=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold my-firewall-plus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list my-firewall-plus sudo dnf downgrade my-firewall-plus-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add my-firewall-plus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0515?

my firewall plus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-0515 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0515 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-0515 affect?

CVE-2005-0515 affects my firewall plus. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Smc.exe in My Firewall Plus 5.0 build 1117, and possibly other versions, does not drop privileges before launching the Log Viewer export functionality, which allows local users to corrupt arbitrary files by saving log files.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0515?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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