CVE-2008-3544 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the ovalarmsrv component of HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) versions 7.51, and potentially 7.01, 7.50, and 7.53. This critical vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted, long requests (REQUEST_SEV_CHANGE, REQUEST_SAVE_STATE, or REQUEST_RESTORE_STATE) to TCP port 2954. With a CVSS score of 9.0, it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.50CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.51CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.53CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:C
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