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HP OpenView NNM allows remote code execution

CVE-2009-3849 · published 16 years ago
Summary

Versions 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 of HP OpenView Network Node Manager can be tricked into running malicious code when an attacker sends overly long data to certain functions. This could let an outsider take control of the server hosting the manager. Apply the latest security update from HP or upgrade to a newer, patched version as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
hp openview_network_node_manager 7.0.1
7.51
7.53
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long Template parameter to nnmRptC...
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long Template parameter to nnmRptConfig.exe, related to the strcat function; or (2) a long Oid parameter to snmp.exe.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
74% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published10 Dec 2009
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-3849 · NVD
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