CVE-2009-4178
Heap-based buffer overflow in OvWebHelp.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7...
CVE-2009-4178 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Hp Openview Network Node Manager, published December 10, 2009. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 74.0%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 74.0%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known3 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | HP OpenView Network Node Manager OvWebHelp.exe CGI Buffer Overflow | 2009-12-09 |
| Exploit-DB | HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) - 'OvWebHelp.exe' CGI Topic Overflow | 2010-03-30 |
| Exploit-DB | HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) - 'OvWebHelp.exe' CGI Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) | 2010-11-11 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2009-4178- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2009-4178- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-4148No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2009-4148- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-3hw3-mqwc-2cjgNo score
Heap-based buffer overflow in OvWebHelp.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7...
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.
- Record
GHSA-3hw3-mqwc-2cjg- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securityfocus.com/archive/1/508354/100/0/threaded
h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01950877
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=126046355120442&w=2
dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-09-11
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54659
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-4178
github.com/advisories/GHSA-3hw3-mqwc-2cjg