CVE-2005-2679: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-2679: Buffer overflow in Sysinternals Process Explorer 9.23, and other versions before 9.25, allows local users t...

Buffer overflow in Sysinternals Process Explorer 9.23, and other versions before 9.25, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long CompanyName field in the VersionInfo information in a running process.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2005-2679 is an old local-code-execution flaw in Sysinternals Process Explorer before 9.25. A local user could abuse an overly long CompanyName value in a running process version field to trigger a buffer overflow. It matters mainly where legacy Process Explorer binaries remain in use. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints or admin workstations that still carry Process Explorer versions earlier than 9.25. The affected product data in the bundle is incomplete, so inventory should focus on actual binary versions rather than package names alone. Treat this as cleanup of a legacy administrative tool, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize environments with old tool repositories, shared jump boxes, or unmanaged endpoints. Business urgency rises if administrators run outdated Process Explorer on shared systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Process Explorer to version 9.25 or later where legacy copies exist.; Remove obsolete standalone Process Explorer binaries from endpoints and shared admin tool folders.; Check current Sysinternals vendor guidance before standardizing a replacement version..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 23, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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