CVE-2022-22543

Description

SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (Kernel) and ABAP Platform (Kernel) - versions KERNEL 7.22, 8.04, 7.49, 7.53, 7.77, 7.81, 7.85, 7.86, 7.87, KRNL64UC 8.04, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, 7.53, KRNL64NUC 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, does not sufficiently validate sap-passport information, which could lead to a Denial-of-Service attack. This allows an unauthorized remote user to provoke a breakdown of the SAP Web Dispatcher or Kernel work process. The crashed process can be restarted immediately, other processes are not affected.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.73% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP SE SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (Kernel) and ABAP Platform (Kernel)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3116223 vendor advisory permissions required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22543?
CVE-2022-22543 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22543?
To fix CVE-2022-22543, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-22543 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22543 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22543?
CVE-2022-22543 affects SAP SE SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (Kernel) and ABAP Platform (Kernel).
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