CVE-2016-1928 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 20 Jan 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in SAP HANA via a crafted HTTP request exploiting a buffer overflow.

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-2016-1928?

CVE-2016-1928 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the XS engine (hdbxsengine) in SAP HANA allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request, related to JSON, aka SAP Security Note 2241978.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1928?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Hana.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1928?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1928 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-2016-1928 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1928 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3x94-9qvg-gr4q.