CVE-2005-4659: IPCop (aka IPCop Firewall) before 1.4.10 has world-readable permissions for the backup.key file, which migh...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects older IPCop Firewall releases before 1.4.10. A local user could misuse overly readable backup key material and the restore process to overwrite configuration files and potentially gain higher privileges. The sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to IPCop Firewall installations older than 1.4.10 where untrusted local users or processes can access the system or backup/restore path. Treat this as a cleanup priority for legacy firewall assets, especially where IPCop still protects important network segments. The issue is local, but compromise could affect firewall configuration and trust boundaries. Mitigation focus: Upgrade IPCop Firewall to 1.4.10 or later where applicable.; Check current vendor or project guidance for any additional hardening steps.; Restrict local shell and administrative access to trusted operators only..

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Jun 29, 2026, 15:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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