CVE-2017-16679: Medium severity sap kernel vulnerability
URL redirection vulnerability in SAP's Startup Service, SAP KERNEL 32 NUC, SAP KERNEL 32 Unicode, SAP KERNEL 64 NUC, SAP KERNEL 64 Unicode 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22 and 7.22EXT; SAP KERNEL 7.21, 7.22, 7.45, 7.49 and 7.52, that allows an attacker to redirect users to a malicious site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-16679?
CVE-2017-16679 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow an attacker to redirect users to malicious sites.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16679?
To fix CVE-2017-16679, apply the latest security patches provided by SAP for the affected versions of the SAP Kernel.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-16679?
CVE-2017-16679 affects SAP Kernel versions 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.45, 7.49, and 7.52.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16679?
CVE-2017-16679 is classified as a URL redirection vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-16679 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-16679 can be exploited remotely as it allows redirection to malicious websites without user interaction.