SAP Java AS 7.4 Java Startup Framework jstart HTTP Request input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in SAP Java AS 7.4. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file jstart of the component Java Startup Framework. Executing a manipulation as part of HTTP Request can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-3980. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SAP Java AS 7.4 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file jstart of the component Java Startup Framework. The manipulation as part of a HTTP Request leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The Java Startup Framework (aka jstart) in SAP JAVA AS 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted HTTP request, aka SAP Security Note 2259547.

The weakness was published 04/08/2016 by Dmitry Yudin with ERPScan as 2259547 as confirmed security note (Website). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-3980 since 04/08/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/05/2019). 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 vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 85949†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58263†). Similar entry is available at VDB-81879. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: 2259547
Researcher: Dmitry Yudin
Organization: ERPScan
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-3980 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3980
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81880
SecurityFocus: 85949 - SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 58263 - SAP JAVA AS 7.4 Remote DoS Vulnerability in Java Startup Framework (jstart), Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/09/2016 15:28
Updated: 02/05/2019 13:41
Changes: 04/09/2016 15:28 (60), 02/05/2019 13:41 (13)
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