HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53 nnmRptConfig.exe vsprintf Template memory corruption

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53 and classified as critical. This impacts the function vsprintf of the file nnmRptConfig.exe. Such manipulation of the argument Template leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-3848. There is no exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53 (Network Management Software). Affected by this issue is the function vsprintf of the file nnmRptConfig.exe. The manipulation of the argument Template with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
Stack-based buffer overflow in nnmRptConfig.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 Template parameter, related to the vsprintf function.
The weakness was shared 12/10/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at h20000.www2.hp.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-3848 since 11/02/2009. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/28/2021).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 43142 (HP-UX PHSS_40374 : s700_800 11.X OV NNM7.53 PA-RISC Intermediate Patch 25), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family HP-UX Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 42024 (HP OpenView Network Node Manager Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8331.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (54653), Tenable (43142), SecurityFocus (BID 37296†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24444†). The entries VDB-51112, VDB-51111, VDB-51110 and VDB-51109 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.hp.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 10.0
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Nessus ID: 43142
Nessus Name: HP-UX PHSS_40374 : s700_800 11.X OV NNM7.53 PA-RISC Intermediate Patch 25
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Saint ID: exploit_info/openview_nnm_nnmrptconfig
Saint Name: HP OpenView Network Node Manager nnmRptConfig.exe CGI Template Buffer Overflow
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
11/02/2009 🔍11/19/2009 🔍
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12/22/2009 🔍
03/18/2015 🔍
08/28/2021 🔍
Sources
Vendor: hp.comAdvisory: h20000.www2.hp.com⛔
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2009-3848 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3848
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51104
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X-Force: 54653
SecurityFocus: 37296 - HP OpenView Network Node Manager 'nnmRptConfig.exe' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 24444 - HP OpenView NNM nnmRptConfig.exe Long Template Parameter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, Critical
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Entry
Created: 03/18/2015 15:15Updated: 08/28/2021 14:32
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (69), 02/18/2017 09:47 (9), 08/28/2021 14:32 (2)
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