CVE-2009-3844 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted packet in HP OpenView Data Protector.
- 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-2009-3844?
CVE-2009-3844 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 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 the OmniInet process in HP OpenView Data Protector Application Recovery Manager 5.50 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted MSG_PROTOCOL packet.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3844?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Openview Data Protector Application Recovery Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3844?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3844 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-2009-3844 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3844 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-55gv-fhr4-h6v5.