CVE-2009-3849

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.01, 7.51, 7.53 - Remote Code Execution via Long Template or Oid Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2009-3849. PoCs published by Metasploit, MC, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/http/hp_nnm_snmp.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module exploits a stack buffer overflow in HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 via a crafted CGI request to Snmp.exe, allowing arbitrary code execution.

Description

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.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotecgi
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16780

This Metasploit module exploits a stack buffer overflow in HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 via a crafted CGI request to Snmp.exe, allowing arbitrary code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target's HTTP service (port 80) · Vulnerable version of HP OpenView Network Node Manager
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC GREAT
by MC · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/hp_nnm_snmp.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a stack buffer overflow in HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50 via a crafted CGI request to Snmp.exe, allowing arbitrary code execution. The exploit uses a known return address (0x5a01d78d) to redirect execution to the payload.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.50
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target · Vulnerable version of HP OpenView Network Node Manager
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (11)

Core 11
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_hp
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01950877
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54652
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54654
Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_hp
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126046355120442&w=2
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-097/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508348/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37299
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37298
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37261
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508349/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-095/

Scores

EPSS 0.7369
EPSS Percentile 99.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (3)
hp/openview_network_node_manager 7.0.1 (4 CPE variants)
hp/openview_network_node_manager 7.51 (4 CPE variants)
hp/openview_network_node_manager 7.53 (4 CPE variants)
Published Dec 10, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026