CVE-2010-4556

CVE-2010-4556 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Business Client with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SapThemeRepository ActiveX control (sapwdpcd.dll) in SAP NetWeaver Business Client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) Load and (2) LoadTheme methods.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4556?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SapThemeRepository ActiveX control (sapwdpcd.dll) in SAP NetWeaver Business Client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) Load and (2) LoadTheme methods.
How severe is CVE-2010-4556?
CVE-2010-4556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-4556 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4556?
CVE-2010-4556 affects Sap Netweaver Business Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4556?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-4556 published?
CVE-2010-4556 was published on 2010-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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