CVE-2005-2947: Buffer overflow in KillProcess 2.20 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-2947?

killprocess: upgrade to newer than 2.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-2947 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2947 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2005-2947 affect?

CVE-2005-2947 affects killprocess. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Buffer overflow in KillProcess 2.20 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an exe file with a long FileDescription in the version resource.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-2947?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2005-2947 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting killprocess. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in KillProcess 2.20 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an exe file with a long FileDescription in the version resource.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-09-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: killprocess

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-09-16 22:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

killprocess killprocess UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.20

Fixed in: newer than 2.20

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy killprocess || rpm -q killprocess || killprocess --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade killprocess

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade killprocess

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-2947?

killprocess: upgrade to newer than 2.20. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-2947 being exploited?

CVE-2005-2947 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-2005-2947 affect?

CVE-2005-2947 affects killprocess. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Buffer overflow in KillProcess 2.20 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via an exe file with a long FileDescription in the version resource.

How urgent is CVE-2005-2947?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

References

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