How severe is CVE-2007-2280?

CVE-2007-2280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-2280 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-2280?

CVE-2007-2280 primarily affects Hp Openview Storage Data Protector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2280?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-2280 published?

CVE-2007-2280 was published on 2009-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-2280

CVE-2007-2280 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Storage Data Protector with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 60% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 60% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hp Openview Storage Data Protector
Published: 2009-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe (aka the backup client service daemon) in the Application Recovery Manager component in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.50 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MSG_PROTOCOL command with long arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3844.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2280?: Stack-based buffer overflow in OmniInet.exe (aka the backup client service daemon) in the Application Recovery Manager component in HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.50 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MSG_PROTOCOL command with long arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-3844.
How severe is CVE-2007-2280?: CVE-2007-2280 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-2280 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 60% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2280?: CVE-2007-2280 primarily affects Hp Openview Storage Data Protector. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2280?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-2280 published?: CVE-2007-2280 was published on 2009-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_storage_data_protector:5.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_storage_data_protector:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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