HP OpenView Network Node Manager ovet_demandpoll Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:40065

Info

HP OpenView Network Node Manager ovet_demandpoll Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 40065
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2010-1550
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 11 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 02 2010 06:00PM
Credit: Anonymous working with Tipping Point and the Zero Day Initiative
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 ovet_demandpoll Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability in the 'ovet_demandpoll.exe' process.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successful exploits will completely compromise affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

HP OpenView Network Node Manager ovet_demandpoll Format String Remote Code Execution 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 commercial proof of concept is available through VUPEN Security - Exploit and PoCs Service. This proof of concept is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Solution / Fix

HP OpenView Network Node Manager ovet_demandpoll Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.


HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53

References

HP OpenView Network Node Manager ovet_demandpoll Format String Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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