Improper input validation in SAP Java As
CVE-2016-3979
Internet Communication Manager (aka ICMAN or ICM) in SAP JAVA AS 7.2 through 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap memory corruption and process crash) via a crafted HTTP request, related to the IctParseCookies function, aka SAP Security Note 2256185.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.064 (92.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Sap Java_as — versions 7.4
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3979?
- CVE-2016-3979 is a high-severity vulnerability in SAP Java As, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-04-08.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3979?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-3979 known to be exploited?
- 11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.