CVE-2009-4178 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a heap-based buffer overflow in HP OpenView Network Node Manager.
- 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-2009-4178?
CVE-2009-4178 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager, published on 10 Dec 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in OvWebHelp.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 Topic parameter.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Hp Openview Network Node Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4178 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-2009-4178 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-4178 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Hp Openview Network Node Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3hw3-mqwc-2cjg.