Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-4178

Public exploit exists!
Heap-based buffer overflow in OvWebHelp.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Topic parameter.
Published 2009-12-10 22:30:01
Updated 2018-10-10 19:48:42
Source HP Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code

Products affected by CVE-2009-4178

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-4178

EPSS FAQ
89.85%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 99 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

Metasploit modules for CVE-2009-4178

  • HP OpenView Network Node Manager OvWebHelp.exe CGI Buffer Overflow
    Disclosure Date: 2009-12-09
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/windows/http/hp_nnm_ovwebhelp
    This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50. By sending a specially crafted CGI request to OvWebHelp.exe, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code. Authors: - MC <mc@metasploit.com>

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-4178

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
10.0
 HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
10.0
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2009-4178

  • The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2009-4178

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