CVE-2009-4603

CVE-2009-4603 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Sap Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in sapstartsrv.exe in the SAP Kernel 6.40, 7.00, 7.01, 7.10, 7.11, and 7.20, as used in SAP NetWeaver 7.x and SAP Web Application Server 6.x and 7.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Management Console shutdown) via a crafted request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4603?
Unspecified vulnerability in sapstartsrv.exe in the SAP Kernel 6.40, 7.00, 7.01, 7.10, 7.11, and 7.20, as used in SAP NetWeaver 7.x and SAP Web Application Server 6.x and 7.x, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Management Console shutdown) via a crafted request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-4603?
CVE-2009-4603 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4603 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4603?
CVE-2009-4603 primarily affects Sap Sap Kernel. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4603?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4603 published?
CVE-2009-4603 was published on 2010-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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