CVE-2008-4562 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on HP OpenView Network Node Manager via a buffer overflow in the ovlaunch CGI program.
- 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-2008-4562?
CVE-2008-4562 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager, published on 8 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the ovlaunch CGI program in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Host parameter. NOTE: this issue may be partially covered by CVE-2009-0205.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4562?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Openview Network Node Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4562?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4562 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-4562 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4562 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Openview Network Node Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrjq-h5wv-vgc5.