CVE-2008-1851: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1851: ovalarmsrv in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51, 7.53, and possibly other versions allows remo...

ovalarmsrv in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.51, 7.53, and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via certain requests that do not provide all required arguments.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2008-1851 is a remote denial-of-service issue in HP OpenView Network Node Manager. A vulnerable alarm service can hang when it receives certain incomplete requests, potentially disrupting network monitoring rather than directly exposing data. Exposure is most likely in legacy HP OpenView Network Node Manager environments that still run ovalarmsrv, especially if management services are reachable from untrusted networks. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. It is most urgent where HP OV NNM still monitors critical networks and is reachable beyond a tightly controlled admin segment. Mitigation focus: Inventory HP OV NNM 7.51, 7.53, and nearby legacy versions.; Check current vendor guidance for supported fixes, workarounds, or replacement paths.; Restrict NNM management services to trusted administrative networks only..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 16, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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