CVE-2009-4179 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow in the ovalarm.exe component of HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) versions 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted, long HTTP Accept-Language header during an OVABverbose action. With a CVSS score of 10.0 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 99/100, this flaw presents a severe risk, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog or currently active on the Hot List, public exploit code, including a Metasploit module, is readily available, indicating a high potential for exploitation despite limited community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.51CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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