SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP…: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CVE-2022-22543 is a high-severity uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (Kernel) and ABAP Platform (Kernel) from SAP, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (Kernel) and ABAP Platform (Kernel) versions: KERNEL 7.22; 8.04; 7.49, and others listed below. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation within 30 days, higher than 72% of scored CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (Kernel) and ABAP Platform (Kernel) you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on launchpad.support.sap.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP | SAP NetWeaver Application Server for ABAP (Kernel) and ABAP Platform (Kernel) | KERNEL 7.22; 8.04; 7.49; 7.53; 7.77; 7.81; 7.85; 7.86; and 5 more ranges | Not stated |
| SAP | Netweaver Abap | 7.22; 7.22ext; 7.49; 7.53; 7.77; 7.81; 7.85; 7.86; and 4 more ranges | Not stated |
| SAP | Netweaver As Abap | 7.22; 7.22ext; 7.49; 7.53; 7.77; 7.81; 7.85; 7.86; and 4 more ranges | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- NoneNo data is disclosed.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
| CVSS 2.0 | 5.0 | Medium | NVD |
Official 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.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Ensure that protocols have specific limits of scale placed on them.
- Ensure that all failures in resource allocation place the system into a safe posture.
More Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerabilities (CWE-400)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
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