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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

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.