HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'ovlaunch' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:33668

Info

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'ovlaunch' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 33668
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-4562
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 06 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 17 2009 10:18PM
Credit: The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.
Vulnerable: HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53
HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.51
HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.01
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'ovlaunch' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM)is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the NNM. Failed exploits can result in a denial-of-service condition.

NNM 7.53 running on Microsoft Windows is affected; other versions and platforms may also be vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'ovlaunch' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

A working commercial exploit is available through VUPEN Security - Exploit and PoCs Service. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Solution / Fix

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'ovlaunch' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.


HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.01

References

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'ovlaunch' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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