NULL pointer dereference in Sap Commoncryptolib

CVE-2021-38177

SAP CommonCryptoLib version 8.5.38 or lower is vulnerable to null pointer dereference vulnerability when an unauthenticated attacker sends crafted malicious data in the HTTP requests over the network, this causes the SAP application to cra…

EPSS: 0.032 (86.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/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

  • cna@sap.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
  • cna@sap.com (Permissions Required, x_refsource_MISC)
  • cna@sap.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, Mitigation)
  • cna@sap.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-38177?
CVE-2021-38177 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Commoncryptolib, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2021-09-14.
How severe is CVE-2021-38177?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-38177 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.