Buffer overflow in HP Openview Network Node Manager

CVE-2008-1697

Stack-based buffer overflow in ovwparser.dll in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.53, 7.51, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in an HTTP request processed by ovas.exe, as demonstrated by a certain topology/homeBaseView request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.743 (99.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1697?
CVE-2008-1697 is a vulnerability in HP Openview Network Node Manager, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2008-04-08.
Is CVE-2008-1697 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.