CVE-2003-1493: Medium severity Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

Memory leak in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.2 and 6.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via crafted TCP packets.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.4
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.41
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=5.0.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.4
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.2
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.2
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.0.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.10
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.4
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.2
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.2
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.2
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.31
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=6.4

Remediation

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 25, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1493?

CVE-2003-1493 has a moderate severity rating as it can lead to denial of service due to memory exhaustion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1493?

To fix CVE-2003-1493, apply the latest security patches or updates provided by HP for the affected versions of OpenView Network Node Manager.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2003-1493?

CVE-2003-1493 affects HP OpenView Network Node Manager versions 5.0.1, 6.2, 6.4, 6.1, and 6.41.

4

Can CVE-2003-1493 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-1493 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted TCP packets to the affected software.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-1493?

CVE-2003-1493 is classified as a memory leak vulnerability which can result in denial of service conditions.

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