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

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

Affected products (2)

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