Public exploit available
Public proof-of-concept or exploit code exists (ExploitDB / Metasploit / Nuclei).

CVE-2009-4178

CWE-119Buffer Overflow6 documents5 sources
Severity
10.0CRITICAL
EPSS
86.1%
top 0.60%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
PoC available
Public exploit / PoC exists
Timeline
PublishedDec 10
Latest updateMay 2

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.

CVSS vector

AV:N/AC:L/C:C/I:C/A:CExploitability: 10.0 | Impact: 10.0

Affected Packages1 packages

NVDhp/openview_network_node_manager7.0.1, 7.51, 7.53+2

Patches

🔴Vulnerability Details

2
GHSA
GHSA-3hw3-mqwc-2cjg: Heap-based buffer overflow in OvWebHelp2022-05-02
CVEList
CVE-2009-4178: Heap-based buffer overflow in OvWebHelp2009-12-10

💥Exploits & PoCs

2
Exploit-DB
HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) - 'OvWebHelp.exe' CGI Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)2010-11-11
Exploit-DB
HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) - 'OvWebHelp.exe' CGI Topic Overflow2010-03-30
CVE-2009-4178 (CRITICAL CVSS 10) | Heap-based buffer overflow in OvWeb | cvebase.io