CVE-2015-7986 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 27 Oct 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in SAP HANA index server via crafted HTTP requests.

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-2015-7986?

CVE-2015-7986 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2015. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The index server (hdbindexserver) in SAP HANA 1.00.095 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an HTTP request, aka SAP Security Note 2197428.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7986?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Hana.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7986?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7986 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-2015-7986 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-7986 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m36h-392c-pfv3.