SAP Java AS 7.4 Internet Communication Manager HTTP Request input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SAP Java AS 7.4. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Internet Communication Manager. Performing a manipulation as part of HTTP Request results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-3979. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SAP Java AS 7.4 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Internet Communication Manager. The manipulation as part of a HTTP Request leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Internet Communication Manager (aka ICMAN or ICM) in SAP JAVA AS 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTTP request, aka SAP Security Note 2256185.

The weakness was shared 04/08/2016 as 2256185 as confirmed security note (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-3979 since 04/08/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/29/2018). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The entry VDB-81880 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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09/29/2018 +903 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: 2256185
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-3979 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3979
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81879
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716
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Created: 04/09/2016 15:28
Updated: 09/29/2018 12:45
Changes: 04/09/2016 15:28 (51), 09/29/2018 12:45 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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