CVE-2008-1697

Name: CVE-2008-1697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-08T17:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 74.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1697 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in ovwparser.dll in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.53, 7.51, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in an HTTP request processed by ovas.exe, as demonstrated by a certain topology/homeBaseView request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 74.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in ovwparser.dll in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.53, 7.51, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI in an HTTP request processed by ovas.exe, as demonstrated by a certain topology/homeBaseView request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

74.34%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Openview Network Node Manager	<= 7.53
Hp	Openview Network Node Manager	7.0.1
Hp	Openview Network Node Manager	7.51

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

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How severe is CVE-2008-1697?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1697 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 74.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST