CVE-2017-16689: High severity sap kernel vulnerability

Published Dec 12, 2017
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Updated

A Trusted RFC connection in SAP KERNEL 32NUC, SAP KERNEL 32Unicode, SAP KERNEL 64NUC, SAP KERNEL 64Unicode 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT; SAP KERNEL from 7.21 to 7.22, 7.45, 7.49, can be established to a different client or a different user on the same system, although no explicit Trusted/Trusting Relation to the same system has been defined.

Affected Software

6 affected components
SAP SAP Kernel=7.21
SAP SAP Kernel=7.21ext
SAP SAP Kernel=7.22
SAP SAP Kernel=7.22ext
SAP SAP Kernel=7.45
SAP SAP Kernel=7.49

Event History

Dec 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16689?

CVE-2017-16689 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-16689?

To fix CVE-2017-16689, you should apply the latest security patches provided by SAP for the affected SAP Kernel versions.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2017-16689?

CVE-2017-16689 affects SAP Kernel versions 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.45, and 7.49.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-16689?

CVE-2017-16689 is classified as an authentication bypass vulnerability.

5

Who is at risk for CVE-2017-16689?

Organizations using the affected versions of SAP Kernel are at risk from CVE-2017-16689.

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