CVE-2009-1420

CVE-2009-1420 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in rping in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51 and 7.53, when used with SNMP (aka HPOvNNM.HPOVSNMP) before 1.30.009 and MIB (aka HPOvNNM.HPOVMIB) before 1.30.009, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1420?
Stack-based buffer overflow in rping in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51 and 7.53, when used with SNMP (aka HPOvNNM.HPOVSNMP) before 1.30.009 and MIB (aka HPOvNNM.HPOVMIB) before 1.30.009, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-1420?
CVE-2009-1420 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1420 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1420?
CVE-2009-1420 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1420?
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-2009-1420 published?
CVE-2009-1420 was published on 2009-06-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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