HP.OpenView.NNM.Ovwebsnmpsrv.EXE.Bad.Option.Code.Execution

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in the HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) program ovwebsnmpsrv.exe.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted HTTP request sent to the jovgraph.exe CGI application. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Products

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply the patch supplied by the vendor:

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