CVE-2022-22533 Denial of service in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java
An attacker can cause a system shutdown and denial of service by submitting multiple HTTP requests that trigger improper error handling and memory buffer exhaustion.
- 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-2022-22533?
CVE-2022-22533 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Application Server Java, published on 9 Feb 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Due to improper error handling in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java - versions KRNL64NUC 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, KRNL64UC, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, 7.49, 7.53, an attacker could submit multiple HTTP server requests resulting in errors, such that it consumes the memory buffer. This could result in system shutdown rendering the system unavailable.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22533?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap Netweaver Application Server Java.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22533?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22533 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2022-22533 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22533 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-qgqm-qrq8-vrcp.