SAP NetWeaver AS Java: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CVE-2024-34688 is a high-severity uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver AS Java 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 AS Java versions: MMR_SERVER 7.5. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of SAP NetWeaver AS Java you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on 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 AS Java | MMR_SERVER 7.5 | Not stated |
| SAP | netweaver | 7.50 | Not stated |
| SAP | Netweaver Application Server Java | mmr_server_7.5 | 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 | CNA (sap.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
Due to unrestricted access to the Meta Model Repository services in SAP NetWeaver AS Java, attackers can perform DoS attacks on the application, which may prevent legitimate users from accessing it. This can result in no impact on confidentiality and integrity but a high impact on the availability of the application.
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.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
- me.sap.com/notes/3460407Permissions Required
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