CVE-2005-3198: Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local users to disable the firewall, even when password pr

Q: How do I fix CVE-2005-3198?

desktop firewall: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0_build_43. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2005-3198 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3198 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-2005-3198 affect?

CVE-2005-3198 affects desktop firewall. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local users to disable the firewall, even when password protection is enabled, via certain DeviceIoControl commands.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2005-3198?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2005-3198 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting desktop firewall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local users to disable the firewall, even when password protection is enabled, via certain DeviceIoControl commands.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.6 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
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 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.0_build_43

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.0_build_43

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.0_build_43 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade desktop-firewall

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade desktop-firewall

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-2005-3198?

desktop firewall: upgrade to newer than 1.3.0_build_43. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-3198 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3198 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-2005-3198 affect?

CVE-2005-3198 affects desktop firewall. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local users to disable the firewall, even when password protection is enabled, via certain DeviceIoControl commands.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3198?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-3197 HIGH 7.2 DOWNGRADE Stack-based buffer overflow in PWIWrapper.dll for Webroot Desktop Firewall before 1.3.0build52 allows local us

References

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