CVE-2016-4014 XML external entity in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a system hang in SAP NetWeaver JAVA AS via a crafted DTD in an XML request to the UDDI component.
- 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-2016-4014?
CVE-2016-4014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver, published on 14 Apr 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the UDDI component in SAP NetWeaver JAVA AS 7.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted DTD in an XML request to uddi/api/replication, aka SAP Security Note 2254389.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4014?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap Netweaver.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4014?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4014 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4014 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Sap Netweaver
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8r4-h573-3frq.