First published: Sat Aug 31 2002(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM Internet Security Systems BlackICE Agent | =3.1eal | |
IBM Internet Security Systems BlackICE Agent | =3.1ebh |
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CVE-2002-0957 has been classified as having a high severity due to its potential for causing a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2002-0957, users should lower the tcp.maxconnections setting in the BlackICE Agent configuration.
CVE-2002-0957 affects BlackICE Agent versions 3.1.eal and 3.1.ebh.
CVE-2002-0957 is a resource consumption vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
Yes, CVE-2002-0957 can be exploited remotely by initiating a large number of connections to the BlackICE system.