CVE-2007-3872Openview Operations Vulnerability
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Shared Trace Service (OVTrace) service for HP OpenView Operations A.07.50 for Windows, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain crafted requests.
Published Aug 9, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2007-3872 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Openview Operations (Hp), Shared Trace Service (Hp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Openview Operations a.07.50, Shared Trace Service a.07.50.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
45/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Shared Trace Service (OVTrace) service for HP OpenView Operations A.07.50 for Windows, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain crafted requests.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Openview OperationsHp | See advisory | a.07.50 |
| Shared Trace ServiceHp | See advisory | a.07.50 |
Patched Releases
Openview Operations
a.07.50
Shared Trace Service
a.07.50
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 9, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- patch20070809 Hewlett-Packard OpenView Operations OVTrace Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
- exploitMSF hp_ovtrace.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16429
- otherHPSBMA02235
- otherSSRT061260
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the Shared Trace Service (OVTrace) service for HP OpenView Operations A.07.50 for Windows, and possibly earlier versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain crafted requests.
Affected: Openview Operations (Hp); Shared Trace Service (Hp). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Openview Operations a.07.50, Shared Trace Service a.07.50.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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