CVE-2009-3844
CVE-2009-3844 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Data Protector Application Recovery Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 74% 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: 74% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hp Openview Data Protector Application Recovery Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the OmniInet process in HP OpenView Data Protector Application Recovery Manager 5.50 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted MSG_PROTOCOL packet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-3844?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the OmniInet process in HP OpenView Data Protector Application Recovery Manager 5.50 and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted MSG_PROTOCOL packet.
- How severe is CVE-2009-3844?
- CVE-2009-3844 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-3844 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 74% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-3844?
- CVE-2009-3844 primarily affects Hp Openview Data Protector Application Recovery 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-2009-3844?
- 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-2009-3844 published?
- CVE-2009-3844 was published on 2009-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126029001704529&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37600
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023288
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/508329/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37250
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3454
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-091/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54638
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_data_protector_application_recovery_manager:5.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_data_protector_application_recovery_manager:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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