CVE-2005-3197: Stack-based buffer overflow in PWIWrapper.dll for Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local us

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3197 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting desktop firewall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-10-14
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

2005-10-14 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webroot software desktop firewall DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.0.43

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.0.43

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy desktop-firewall || rpm -q desktop-firewall || desktop-firewall --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.0.43 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison desktop-firewall sudo apt install desktop-firewall=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0.43> sudo apt-mark hold desktop-firewall

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

dnf --showduplicates list desktop-firewall sudo dnf downgrade desktop-firewall-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.0.43> sudo dnf versionlock add desktop-firewall

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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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-2005-3197?

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

Is CVE-2005-3197 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3197 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-2005-3197 affect?

CVE-2005-3197 affects desktop firewall. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). 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 fi

How urgent is CVE-2005-3197?

Priority 36/100. High severity

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