Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2009-3849?

Affected: Openview Network Node Manager (Hp) versions 7.0.1, 7.51, 7.53. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2009-3849 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2009-3849 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2009-3849?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2009-3849?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2009-3849 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2009-3849

CriticalPublic exploit

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long Template parameter to nnmRptConfig.exe, related to the strcat function; or (2) a long Oid parameter to snmp.exe.

Published Dec 10, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2009-3849 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
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

Affected Products

12 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Openview Network Node ManagerHp	7.0.1, 7.51, 7.53	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 10, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

8 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long Template parameter to nnmRptConfig.exe, related to the strcat function; or (2) a long Oid parameter to snmp.exe.
Affected: Openview Network Node Manager (Hp) versions 7.0.1, 7.51, 7.53. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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