First published: Thu Jun 22 2000(Updated: )
BlackIce Defender 2.1 and earlier, and BlackIce Pro 2.0.23 and earlier, do not properly block Back Orifice traffic when the security setting is Nervous or lower.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM Internet Security Systems BlackICE Agent | <=2.0.23 | |
ISS BlackICE Defender | <=2.1 |
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CVE-2000-0562 is considered a moderate security vulnerability due to its potential to allow Back Orifice traffic to pass unchecked.
To fix CVE-2000-0562, upgrade to BlackIce Defender version 2.2 or later or BlackIce Pro version 2.0.24 or later.
CVE-2000-0562 affects BlackIce Defender 2.1 and earlier as well as BlackIce Pro 2.0.23 and earlier versions.
CVE-2000-0562 can be exploited by attackers using Back Orifice to bypass security measures in vulnerable versions.
Yes, a patch is available in the form of updated software versions for CVE-2000-0562.