7.5
CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9562: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed Nov 23 2016(Updated: )

SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (null pointer exception and icman outage) via an HTTPS request to the sap.com~P4TunnelingApp!web/myServlet URI, aka SAP Security Note 2313835.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP NetWeaver AS for Java=7.40

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9562?

    CVE-2016-9562 is classified as a Denial of Service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9562?

    To fix CVE-2016-9562, it is recommended to apply the patches provided in SAP Security Note 2313835.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-9562 have on SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA?

    CVE-2016-9562 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service, leading to a null pointer exception and icman outage.

  • Which version of SAP is affected by CVE-2016-9562?

    CVE-2016-9562 affects SAP NetWeaver AS JAVA version 7.40.

  • Can CVE-2016-9562 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-9562 can be exploited remotely via an HTTPS request to a specific URI.

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