Buffer Overflow in HP OpenView Network Node Manager's ov.dll Module

CVE-2010-2703

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the execvp_nc function of the ov.dll module in HP OpenView Network Node Manager versions 7.51 and 7.53. This flaw can be exploited by remote attackers who send specially crafted long HTTP requests to webappmon.exe, potentially allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This vulnerability highlights the importance of validating input to avoid such security risks in network management applications.

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