CVE-2010-1550

Format string vulnerability in ovet_demandpoll.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute…

published May 13, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
11%
Percentile
95.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky format string vulnerability in HP OpenView Network Node Manager could let attackers execute arbitrary code just by sending the right request! Think of it as a restaurant where the chef blindly follows orders without checking the menu — if someone slips in a clever command, they could whip up something completely unexpected. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to hijack control over the system, effectively putting them in the chef's hat! With the right input, they could run malicious code, leading to potential data breaches or service disruptions.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where the chef blindly follows orders without checking the menu — if someone slips in a clever command, they could whip up something completely unexpected. The format string vulnerability in ovet_demandpoll.exe allows attackers to exploit the sel parameter by inserting malicious format specifiers, which could lead to arbitrary code execution on the server.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to hijack control over the system, effectively putting them in the chef's hat! With the right input, they could run malicious code, leading to potential data breaches or service disruptions. To protect your systems, apply any available patches for HP OpenView NNM, especially if you're running versions 7.01, 7.51, or 7.53. Regularly review your configurations and limit access to only trusted users. You've got this! Stay proactive and your systems will be safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.10927 · 95.9th percentile
Published
2010-05-13T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 17:00Z
    Format string vulnerability in ovet_demandpoll.exe in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute…
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