Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1714 is a local security weakness in BlackICE PC Protection and Server Protection. The products installed key configuration files with overly broad permissions, allowing any local user to alter firewall behavior or trigger a crash. Business risk depends on whether these legacy products still exist on endpoints or servers. Exposure is likely limited to systems where BlackICE PC Protection or BlackICE Server Protection is still installed and where untrusted or low-privileged local users can access the host. No remote attack vector is described in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure check rather than an emergency unless the products remain deployed on shared or multi-user systems. If present, prioritize containment and replacement planning because security controls with writable configuration files cannot be trusted. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for BlackICE PC Protection or Server Protection installations.; Check vendor or IBM/ISS guidance for supported remediation or replacement direction.; Review permissions on the named configuration files under change control..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- blackice-firewall-dos(16959)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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