Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long Template parameter to nnmRptConfig.exe, related to the strcat function; or (2) a long Oid parameter to snmp.exe.
CVE-2009-3849
- High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 74%
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 99.4%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
December 10, 2009
Last Modified
April 23, 2026
References (22)
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01950877
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126046355120442&w=2
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508348/100/0/threaded
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508349/100/0/threaded
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37261
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37298
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37299
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-095/
- hp-security-alert@hphttp://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-097/
- hp-security-alert@hphttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54652
- hp-security-alert@hphttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54654
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01950877
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126046355120442&w=2
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508348/100/0/threaded
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508349/100/0/threaded
Weakness Classification(1)
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Publicly available exploits
(2 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-16780✓ verifiedFirst seen Nov 11, 2010
HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) - 'Snmp.exe' CGI Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/http/hp_nnm_snmp✓ verifiedFirst seen Dec 9, 2009
HP OpenView Network Node Manager Snmp.exe CGI Buffer Overflow
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