CVE-2018-2465 XML external entity in SAP HANA

High 7.5 Published 11 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An unauthorized attacker can crash the SAP HANA database server by exploiting insufficient XML validation in the OData parser.

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-2018-2465?

CVE-2018-2465 is a high-severity vulnerability in SAP HANA, published on 11 Sep 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SAP HANA (versions 1.0 and 2.0) Extended Application Services classic model OData parser does not sufficiently validate XML. By exploiting, an unauthorized hacker can cause the database server to crash.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2465?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Hana.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2465?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-2465 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-2465 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-2465 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-49v8-8p9q-fqvx.