CVE-2008-1697
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in ovwparser.dll in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.53, 7.51, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in an HTTP request processed by ovas.exe, as demonstrated by a certain topology/homeBaseView request.
Published Apr 8, 2008 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-1697 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Openview Network Node Manager (Hp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Openview Network Node Manager 7.53.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
74%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in ovwparser.dll in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.53, 7.51, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in an HTTP request processed by ovas.exe, as demonstrated by a certain topology/homeBaseView request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Openview Network Node ManagerHp | 7.0.1, 7.51 | 7.53 |
Patched Releases
Openview Network Node Manager
7.53
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 8, 2008
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory29641
- advisoryADV-2008-1085
- patch28569
- exploitMSF hp_nnm_ovas.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16774
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in ovwparser.dll in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.53, 7.51, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in an HTTP request processed by ovas.exe, as demonstrated by a certain topology/homeBaseView request.
Affected: Openview Network Node Manager (Hp) versions 7.0.1, 7.51. 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 Network Node Manager 7.53.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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