CVE-2021-27617: Input Validation

Published May 11, 2021
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Updated

The Integration Builder Framework of SAP Process Integration versions - 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50, does not sufficiently validate an XML document uploaded from local source. An attacker can craft a malicious XML which when uploaded and parsed by the application, could lead to Denial-of-service conditions due to consumption of a large amount of system memory, thus highly impacting system availability.

Affected Software

7 affected components
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration=7.10
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration=7.11
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration=7.20
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration=7.30
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration=7.31
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration=7.40
SAP NetWeaver Process Integration=7.50

Event History

May 11, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-27617?

CVE-2021-27617 is a vulnerability in the Integration Builder Framework of SAP Process Integration versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27617?

CVE-2021-27617 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.

3

How does CVE-2021-27617 affect SAP NetWeaver Process Integration?

CVE-2021-27617 affects SAP NetWeaver Process Integration versions 7.10, 7.11, 7.20, 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, and 7.50.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-27617?

CVE-2021-27617 could lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack if a malicious XML document is uploaded and parsed by the application.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-27617?

To fix CVE-2021-27617, SAP recommends applying the necessary software updates and patches provided in the official SAP Note 3012021.

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