CVE-2009-0920 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 25 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in HP OpenView Network Node Manager's CGI component.

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-2009-0920?

CVE-2009-0920 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in OvCgi/Toolbar.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 long OvOSLocale cookie, a variant of CVE-2008-0067.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0920?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hp Network Node Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0920?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0920 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-2009-0920 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-0920 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-jv86-ffgr-4446.