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CVE-2008-3544

9.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ovalarmsrv in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51, and possibly 7.01, 7.50, and 7.53, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long…

Published Oct 13, 2008hpCWE-119EPSS 18.04%

Overview

CVE-2008-3544 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp openview_network_node_manager. It was published on October 13, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in ovalarmsrv in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51, and possibly 7.01, 7.50, and 7.53, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) REQUEST_SEV_CHANGE (aka number 47), (2) REQUEST_SAVE_STATE (aka number 61), or (3) REQUEST_RESTORE_STATE (aka number 62) request to TCP port 2954.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update openview_network_node_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/closedview_old-adv.txtRefdownloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/28668.cRefh20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01537275Refsecunia.com/advisories/31688Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4397Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490541Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28668Refaluigi.altervista.org/adv/closedview_old-adv.txtRefdownloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/28668.cRefh20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01537275

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3544?

CVE-2008-3544 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp openview_network_node_manager. It was published on October 13, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3544?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3544?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update openview_network_node_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3544?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3544 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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