CVE-2011-1517 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 5 Feb 2020 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash SAP NetWeaver by sending specially crafted packets exploiting a memory corruption flaw.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-1517?

CVE-2011-1517 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sap Netweaver, published on 5 Feb 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SAP NetWeaver 7.0 allows Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service caused by an error in the DiagTraceHex() function. By sending a specially-crafted packet, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1517?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1517?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1517 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2011-1517 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1517 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2qp5-wv2r-fqw5.