CVE-2009-3844 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow in the OmniInet process of HP OpenView Data Protector Application Recovery Manager versions 5.50 and 6.0. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by sending a specially crafted MSG_PROTOCOL packet. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it represents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, public exploit code, including Metasploit modules, is readily available, indicating a high potential for exploitation despite a lack of active community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.50CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_data_protector_application_recovery_manager:5.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_data_protector_application_recovery_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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