CVE-2002-0957: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0957: The default configuration of BlackICE Agent 3.1.eal and 3.1.ebh has a high tcp.maxconnections setting, whic...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

BlackICE Agent 3.1.eal and 3.1.ebh could consume more memory than expected when left with the default high TCP connection limit. A remote attacker could open many connections and degrade or deny service to the protected system. Exposure is limited to environments still running BlackICE Agent 3.1.eal or 3.1.ebh, especially with default configuration. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm by asset inventory and installed version checks. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. It is not described as code execution, but it could disrupt protected systems if old BlackICE Agent deployments remain reachable and unchanged. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for BlackICE Agent 3.1.eal and 3.1.ebh.; Review tcp.maxconnections against vendor guidance and operational requirements.; Restrict unnecessary inbound TCP access to affected hosts..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 06:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 31, 2002, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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