CVE-2009-4181: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 10, 2009
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in ovwebsnmpsrv.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the sel and arg parameters to jovgraph.exe.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.53
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.53
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.0.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.51
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.51
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.0.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.0.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.53
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.51
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.53
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.0.1
Hewlett Packard OpenView Network Node Manager=7.51

Event History

Dec 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4181?

CVE-2009-4181 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4181?

To fix CVE-2009-4181, upgrade to a patched version of HP OpenView Network Node Manager.

3

What versions of HP OpenView Network Node Manager are affected by CVE-2009-4181?

CVE-2009-4181 affects HP OpenView Network Node Manager versions 7.0.1, 7.51, and 7.53.

4

Is CVE-2009-4181 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2009-4181 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over a network.

5

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-4181?

CVE-2009-4181 can be exploited through specially crafted requests to the affected software.

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