Buffer Overflow in HP OpenView Network Node Manager's ov.dll Module
CVE-2010-2703
Key Information:
- Vendor
HP
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 28 July 2010
Badges
What is CVE-2010-2703?
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.
Human OS v1.0:
Ageing Is an Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerability.
Remediate biological technical debt. Prime Ageing uses 95% high-purity SIRT6 activation to maintain genomic integrity and bolster systemic resilience.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.