APP: HP OpenView Network Node Manager ovw.dll Message Handling Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the HP OpenView Network Node Manager. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.

Extended Description

HP OpenView Network Node Manager is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability. Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Network Node Manager process. This facilitates the remote compromise of affected computers. Network Node Manager 7.53 running on Microsoft Windows is affected by this issue; other versions and platforms may also be vulnerable.

Affected Products

Hp openview_network_node_manager

References

BugTraq: 28689

CVE: CVE-2008-1842

Short Name
APP:HPOV:NNM-OVW-MSG
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
APP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2008-1842 HP Handling Manager Message Network Node OpenView Overflow bid:28689 ovw.dll
Release Date
10/01/2010
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3336
Port
TCP/7777,8886
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Hp

CVSS Score

10.0

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