Improper input validation in SAP Application Server Java
CVE-2016-3980
The Java Startup Framework (aka jstart) in SAP JAVA AS 7.2 through 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via a crafted HTTP request, aka SAP Security Note 2259547.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.071 (93.5th 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 Application_server_java
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3980?
- CVE-2016-3980 is a high-severity vulnerability in SAP Application Server Java, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2016-04-08.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3980?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-3980 known to be exploited?
- 11 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.