BlackICE Agent may not reactivate after a system standby
| blackice-standby-inactivate (9275) |  Low Risk |
Description:
BlackICE Agent may not reactivate after a system standby. In some cases the "restart.whenSuspend" option, which is enabled by default, may not cause the firewall to reactivate after a system standby. This could allow malicious traffic to pass through the firewall without the user's knowledge.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version or BlackICE Agent (3.1.ebh or later), available from the ISS Downloads Web site. See References.
References:
- Internet Security Systems Downloads Web site: Download Center.
- VulnWatch Mailing List, Thu Jun 06 2002 - 07:17:16 CDT: KPMG-2002019: BlackICE Agent not Firewalling After Standby. (From Neohapsis archive)
- BID-4950: Internet Security Systems BlackICE Agent Failure To Reactivate After Suspending Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0956: BlackICE Agent 3.1.eal does not always reactivate after a system standby, which could allow remote attackers and local users to bypass intended firewall restrictions.
- OSVDB ID: 4700: BlackICE Agent System Standby Failure
Platforms Affected:
- ISS BlackICE Agent for Workstation 3.1 eal
Reported:
Jun 06, 2002
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