CVE-2009-3977: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3977: Multiple buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in ActiveDom.ocx in HP OpenView Network Node Manager...

Multiple buffer overflows in a certain ActiveX control in ActiveDom.ocx in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.53 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via a long string argument to the (1) DisplayName, (2) AddGroup, (3) InstallComponent, or (4) Subscribe method. NOTE: this issue is not a vulnerability in many environments, because the control is not marked as safe for scripting and would not execute with default Internet Explorer settings.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-3977 is an old HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53 ActiveX control issue. A crafted long input to specific control methods could corrupt memory, causing denial of service or unspecified impact. Business urgency is mainly for legacy environments still running this product and Internet Explorer configurations that allow the control to run. Likely limited to legacy HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53 deployments where ActiveDom.ocx is installed and can be invoked through permissive Internet Explorer or ActiveX settings. Prioritize if legacy HP OpenView NNM 7.53 remains in production or on administrator workstations. Otherwise, treat as a legacy exposure review item rather than an emergency. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or isolate HP OpenView Network Node Manager 7.53 systems.; Check HP or successor vendor guidance for applicable fixes or replacement guidance.; Restrict ActiveX execution in Internet Explorer and trusted zones..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 17:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 19, 2009, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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