How severe is CVE-2016-10079?

CVE-2016-10079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10079 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-2016-10079?

CVE-2016-10079 affects Sap Saplpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-10079 published?

CVE-2016-10079 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10079

CVE-2016-10079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Saplpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sap Saplpd
Published: 2017-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAPlpd through 7400.3.11.33 in SAP GUI 7.40 on Windows has a Denial of Service vulnerability (service crash) with a long string to TCP port 515.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10079?: SAPlpd through 7400.3.11.33 in SAP GUI 7.40 on Windows has a Denial of Service vulnerability (service crash) with a long string to TCP port 515.
How severe is CVE-2016-10079?: CVE-2016-10079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10079 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-2016-10079?: CVE-2016-10079 affects Sap Saplpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-10079 published?: CVE-2016-10079 was published on 2017-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41030/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:saplpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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