How severe is CVE-2004-2126?

CVE-2004-2126 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2126 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2126?

CVE-2004-2126 affects Iss Blackice Pc Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2126?

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

When was CVE-2004-2126 published?

CVE-2004-2126 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2126

CVE-2004-2126 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iss Blackice Pc Protection with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iss Blackice Pc Protection
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The upgrade for BlackICE PC Protection 3.6 and earlier sets insecure permissions for .INI files such as (1) blackice.ini, (2) firewall.ini, (3) protect.ini, or (4) sigs.ini, which allows local users to modify BlackICE configuration or possibly execute arbitrary code by exploiting vulnerabilities in the .INI parsers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2126?: The upgrade for BlackICE PC Protection 3.6 and earlier sets insecure permissions for .INI files such as (1) blackice.ini, (2) firewall.ini, (3) protect.ini, or (4) sigs.ini, which allows local users to modify BlackICE configuration or possibly execute arbitrary code by exploiting vulnerabilities in the .INI parsers.
How severe is CVE-2004-2126?: CVE-2004-2126 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2126 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2126?: CVE-2004-2126 affects Iss Blackice Pc Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2126?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2126 published?: CVE-2004-2126 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iss:blackice_pc_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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