HP.OpenView.NNM.Snmp.EXE.Oid.Variable.Buffer.Overflow

Release Date Jan 07, 2010
Severity critical
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Hewlett-Packard OpenView Network Node Manager. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a overlong "Oid" variable that is passed to "snmp.exe". It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted HTTP request.
Affected Products HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 Windows 2000/XP HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 Solaris HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 Linux HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 HP-UX 11.X HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53 HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.51 HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.01
Recommended Actions Refer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround. http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c 01950877
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2009-3849
Reference/s http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-095/ http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32761 (BugTraq)

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