How severe is CVE-2012-4341?

CVE-2012-4341 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4341 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4341?

CVE-2012-4341 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Abap. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4341?

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-2012-4341 published?

CVE-2012-4341 was published on 2012-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4341

CVE-2012-4341 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver Abap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sap Netweaver Abap
Published: 2012-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in msg_server.exe in SAP NetWeaver ABAP 7.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) long parameter value, (2) crafted string size field, or (3) long Parameter Name string in a package with opcode 0x43 and sub opcode 0x4 to TCP port 3900.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4341?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in msg_server.exe in SAP NetWeaver ABAP 7.x allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) long parameter value, (2) crafted string size field, or (3) long Parameter Name string in a package with opcode 0x43 and sub opcode 0x4 to TCP port 3900.
How severe is CVE-2012-4341?: CVE-2012-4341 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4341 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4341?: CVE-2012-4341 primarily affects Sap Netweaver Abap. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4341?: 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-2012-4341 published?: CVE-2012-4341 was published on 2012-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:7.02:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver_abap:7.03:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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