How severe is CVE-2002-0957?

CVE-2002-0957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0957 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0957?

CVE-2002-0957 primarily affects Iss Blackice Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0957?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0957 published?

CVE-2002-0957 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0957

CVE-2002-0957 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iss Blackice Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iss Blackice Agent
Published: 2002-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0957?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0957?: CVE-2002-0957 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0957 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0957?: CVE-2002-0957 primarily affects Iss Blackice Agent. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0957?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0957 published?: CVE-2002-0957 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:iss:blackice_agent:3.1eal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:iss:blackice_agent:3.1ebh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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