CVE-2020-6240: High severity sap netweaver as abap vulnerability

Published May 12, 2020
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Updated

SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP (Web Dynpro ABAP), versions (SAPUI 750, 752, 753, 754 and SAPBASIS 700, 710, 730, 731, 804) allows an unauthenticated attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service leading to Denial of Service

Affected Software

9 affected components
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=700
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=710
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=730
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=731
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=750
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=752
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=753
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=754
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP=804

Event History

May 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6240?

CVE-2020-6240 has a severity rating that indicates a high potential for Denial of Service by unauthenticated attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6240?

To mitigate CVE-2020-6240, apply the necessary patches and updates provided by SAP for the affected versions of NetWeaver AS ABAP.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-6240?

CVE-2020-6240 affects SAP NetWeaver AS ABAP versions 700, 710, 730, 731, 750, 752, 753, 754, and 804.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2020-6240 enable?

CVE-2020-6240 allows unauthenticated attackers to perform Denial of Service attacks by crashing or flooding the service.

5

Can CVE-2020-6240 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-6240 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers without requiring access to the internal network.

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