CVE-2001-0552

Name: CVE-2001-0552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2001-09-20T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 26.20%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2001-0552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ovactiond in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.1 and Tivoli Netview 5.x and 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a certain SNMP trap message.. EPSS estimates a 26.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ovactiond in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.1 and Tivoli Netview 5.x and 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a certain SNMP trap message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

26.20%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Openview Network Node Manager	5.01
Hp	Openview Network Node Manager	6.1
Ibm	Tivoli Netview	5.0
Ibm	Tivoli Netview	6.0

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99201278704545&w=2
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-24.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/952171Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2845Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99201278704545&w=2
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2001-24.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/952171Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2845Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2001
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-0552?

ovactiond in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (NNM) 6.1 and Tivoli Netview 5.x and 6.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a certain SNMP trap message.

How severe is CVE-2001-0552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2001-0552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0552?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2001-0552?

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Source: NVD / NIST