HP OpenView Network Node Manager OvWebHelp.exe Buffer Overflow

  Severity: CRITICAL
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-4178
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Heap-based buffer overflow in OvWebHelp.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 Topic parameter.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003894
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003894 - HP OpenView Network Node Manager OvWebHelp.exe Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • hp openview_network_node_manager 7.0.1
  • hp openview_network_node_manager 7.51
  • hp openview_network_node_manager 7.53