HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) OVAS.exe buffer overflow
| hpopenview-ovas-bo (41600) |  High Risk |
Description:
HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the OVAS.exe service. By sending a specially-crafted overly long HTTP GET request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- HP, OpenView Network Node Manager 7.51
- HP, OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53
Remedy:
Refer to HP Web site for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- HP Web site, HP Network Node Manager (NNM) Advanced Edition software at https://h10078.www1.hp.com/cda/hpms/display/main/hpms_content.jsp?zn=bto&cp=1-11-15-119^1155_4000_100.
- HPSBMA02348 SSRT080033 rev.1, HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM), Remote Execution of Arbitrary Code, Denial of Service (DoS) at http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01495949.
- BID-28569: HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'OVAS.EXE' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- 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.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1085: HP OpenView Network Node Manager Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SA29641: HP OpenView Network Node Manager Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Reported:
Apr 02, 2008
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