Check Point Advisories

HP OpenView Network Node Manager ov.dll Buffer Overflow (CVE-2011-3167)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-201
Date Published: 14 May 2012
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Thursday 28 March, 2024
Source: CVE-2011-3167
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R75

Who is Vulnerable? HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.53
Vulnerability Description A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM).
Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to a boundary error in a certain function within ov.dll. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable server. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the security context of the Internet Guest Account user on Windows platforms.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block the transferring of specially crafted HTTP requests.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the HP OpenView Network Node Manager ov.dll Buffer Overflow protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: HP Products Protection Violation
Attack Information: HP OpenView Network Node Manager ov.dll Buffer Overflow

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