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CVE-2009-0920

7.5 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in OvCgi/Toolbar.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 OvOSLocale cookie, a…

Published Mar 25, 2009hpCWE-119EPSS 74.94%

Overview

CVE-2009-0920 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp network_node_manager. It was published on March 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in OvCgi/Toolbar.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 OvOSLocale cookie, a variant of CVE-2008-0067.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0920?

CVE-2009-0920 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hp network_node_manager. It was published on March 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0920?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2009-0920?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hp. Update 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.

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