CVE-2008-1853: Medium severity hewlett packard openview network node manager vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2008
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Updated

The ovtopmd service 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 (exit) by sending a 0x36 packet (exit request).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.51
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.53

Event History

Apr 16, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1853?

CVE-2008-1853 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1853?

To mitigate CVE-2008-1853, users should upgrade to a patched version of HP OpenView Network Node Manager that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2008-1853?

CVE-2008-1853 affects HP OpenView Network Node Manager versions 7.51 and 7.53.

4

What impact does CVE-2008-1853 have on systems?

CVE-2008-1853 allows remote attackers to cause the service to exit, leading to a denial of service.

5

Can CVE-2008-1853 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-1853 can be exploited remotely by sending a specific packet to the vulnerable service.

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