How severe is CVE-2008-1851?

CVE-2008-1851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1851 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1851?

CVE-2008-1851 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1851?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1851 published?

CVE-2008-1851 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1851

CVE-2008-1851 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Hp Openview Network Node Manager
Published: 2008-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ovalarmsrv in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51, 7.53, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via certain requests that do not provide all required arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1851?: ovalarmsrv in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51, 7.53, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via certain requests that do not provide all required arguments.
How severe is CVE-2008-1851?: CVE-2008-1851 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1851 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1851?: CVE-2008-1851 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1851?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1851 published?: CVE-2008-1851 was published on 2008-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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