CVE-2012-2511: Buffer Overflow
Published May 15, 2012
·Updated
The DiagTraceAtoms function in disp+work.exe 7010.29.15.58313 and 7200.70.18.23869 in the Dispatcher in SAP NetWeaver 7.0 EHP1 and EHP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted SAP Diag packet.
Affected Software
2 affected components
SAP NetWeaver=7.0-ehp1
SAP NetWeaver=7.0-ehp2
Event History
May 15, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2511?
CVE-2012-2511 is classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-2511?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2511, apply the latest patches and updates provided by SAP for NetWeaver.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-2511?
CVE-2012-2511 affects SAP NetWeaver versions 7.0 EHP1 and EHP2.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2012-2511 facilitate?
CVE-2012-2511 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack that can crash the dispatcher daemon.
5
Is CVE-2012-2511 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2511 can be exploited remotely through crafted SAP Diag packets.