Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-4178
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
At least one public exploit which can be used to exploit this vulnerability exists!
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-4178
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 96.70%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 100 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
Metasploit modules for CVE-2009-4178
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HP OpenView Network Node Manager OvWebHelp.exe CGI Buffer Overflow
Disclosure Date: 2009-12-09First seen: 2020-04-26exploit/windows/http/hp_nnm_ovwebhelpThis 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 | Source |
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
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nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-4178
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-4178
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54659
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126046355120442&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37261
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http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-09-11
Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37340
HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'OvWebHelp.exe' Remote Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01950877
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508354/100/0/threaded
Products affected by CVE-2009-4178
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:linux:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*