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CVE-2012-4341

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in msg_server.exe in SAP NetWeaver ABAP 7.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) long parameter val…

Published Aug 15, 2012sapCWE-119EPSS 8.47%

Overview

CVE-2012-4341 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sap netweaver_abap. It was published on August 15, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in msg_server.exe in SAP NetWeaver ABAP 7.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) long parameter value, (2) crafted string size field, or (3) long Parameter Name string in a package with opcode 0x43 and sub opcode 0x4 to TCP port 3900.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sap. Update netweaver_abap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refscn.sap.com/docs/DOC-8218Refsecunia.com/advisories/49744Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027211Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-104/Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-111/Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-112/Refservice.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1649838Refwebsmp230.sap-ag.de/sap%28bD1lbiZjPTAwMQ==%29/bc/bsp/spn/sapnotes/index2.htm?numm=1649840Refscn.sap.com/docs/DOC-8218Refsecunia.com/advisories/49744

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4341?

CVE-2012-4341 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sap netweaver_abap. It was published on August 15, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4341?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4341?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sap. Update netweaver_abap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4341?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-4341 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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