SAP GUI up to 7.40 on Windows SAPlpd input validation

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in SAP GUI up to 7.40 on Windows. Impacted is an unknown function of the component SAPlpd. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-10079. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The application of restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SAP GUI up to 7.40 on Windows and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component SAPlpd. The manipulation with an unknown input 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:

SAPlpd through 7400.3.11.33 in SAP GUI 7.40 on Windows has a Denial of Service vulnerability (service crash) with a long string to TCP port 515.

The bug was discovered 01/13/2017. The weakness was released 02/01/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-10079 since 12/29/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 19 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Proper firewalling of tcp/515 is able to address this issue.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (41030). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Vendor

• SAP

Name

• GUI

Version

• 7.0
• 7.1
• 7.2
• 7.3
• 7.4
• 7.5
• 7.6
• 7.7
• 7.8
• 7.9
• 7.10
• 7.11
• 7.12
• 7.13
• 7.14
• 7.15
• 7.16
• 7.17
• 7.18
• 7.19
• 7.20
• 7.21
• 7.22
• 7.23
• 7.24
• 7.25
• 7.26
• 7.27
• 7.28
• 7.29
• 7.30
• 7.31
• 7.32
• 7.33
• 7.34
• 7.35
• 7.36
• 7.37
• 7.38
• 7.39
• 7.40

License

• commercial

Website

• Vendor: https://www.sap.com/

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