HP OpenView is prone to an overflow condition. OvWebHelp.exe fails to properly sanitize user-supplied input resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, a remote attacker can potentially cause arbitrary code execution.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public,
Exploit Commercial
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified,
Third-party Verified
OSVDB:
Web Related
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, HP has released a patch to address this vulnerability.