CVE-2005-2711
7.2CVSSHIGH
Description
ISS BlackIce 3.6, as used in multiple products including BlackICE PC Protection, Server Protection, Agent for Server, and RealSecure Desktop 3.6 and 7.0, does not drop privileges before launching help from the "More Info" button in the "Application Protection" dialog, which allows local users to execute arbitrary programs as SYSTEM.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAccess VectorLocal
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:CConfidentialityComplete
I:CIntegrityComplete
A:CAvailabilityComplete
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://secunia.com/advisories/19327
secunia.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015820
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015821
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Timeline
Published
Mar 24, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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