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

NameHP.OpenView.NNM.Snmp.EXE.Oid.Variable.Buffer.Overflow
Last Updated DateMar 09, 2010
Release DateJan 07, 2010
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis 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 ProductsHP 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 ActionsRefer to the vendor's web site for suggested workaround.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c
01950877
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2009-3849
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32761 (BugTraq)
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-095/
Reference: VID-18040