CVE-2008-1852: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Apr 16 2008(Updated: )
ovalarmsrv in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51, 7.53, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via certain requests that specify a large number of sub-arguments, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference due to memory allocation failure.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| HP OpenView Network Node Manager | =7.51 | |
| HP OpenView Network Node Manager | =7.53 |
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Reference Links
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/closedviewx-adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28745
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019839
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29796
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490771
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1214/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41695
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1852?
CVE-2008-1852 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to crash the application.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2008-1852?
CVE-2008-1852 affects HP OpenView Network Node Manager versions 7.51 and 7.53.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1852?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1852, apply the latest updates or patches provided by HP for OpenView Network Node Manager.
What kind of attack does CVE-2008-1852 facilitate?
CVE-2008-1852 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through specific malformed requests.
What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-1852?
Exploiting CVE-2008-1852 can lead to downtime or unavailability of the HP OpenView Network Node Manager service.
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