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HP OpenView Network Node Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Hewlett Packard (HP) - OpenView Network Node Manager · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-03-25. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.

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CVE-2005-2773

CriticalCVSS 9.8KEV
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Vulnerability in HP OpenView Network Node Manager versions 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by injecting shell metacharacters into the node, cdpView, freeIPaddrs, or ecscmg parameters in .ovpl scripts.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take control of the network management server, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the monitored IT infrastructure.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade HP OpenView Network Node Manager to a version later than 7.50 or apply the appropriate security patch from the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

HP OpenView Network Node Manager 6.2 through 7.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) node parameter to connectedNodes.ovpl, (2) cdpView.ovpl, (3) freeIPaddrs.ovpl, and (4) ecscmg.ovpl.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS