CVE-2002-0957 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

The default configuration of BlackICE Agent 3.1.eal and 3.1.ebh has a high tcp.maxconnections setting, which could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of connections to the BlackICE system that consumes more resources than intended by the user.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Iss	Blackice Agent	3.1eal

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0114.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9405.phpPatchVendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2002-q2/0114.html
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9405.phpPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2002-0957?

CVE-2002-0957 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of BlackICE Agent 3.1.eal and 3.1.ebh has a high tcp.maxconnections setting, which could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large ...

How severe is CVE-2002-0957?

CVE-2002-0957 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0957?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iss Blackice Agent.