CVE-2008-2438 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on HP OpenView Network Node Manager via a crafted command triggering a heap-based buffer overflow.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-2438?

CVE-2008-2438 is a critical vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager, published on 28 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in ovalarmsrv.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted command to TCP port 2954, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2438?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Openview Network Node Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2438?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2438 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-2438 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2438 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Hp Openview Network Node Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w7g8-g7g7-6gxq.

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