How severe is CVE-2016-10311?

CVE-2016-10311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10311 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10311?

CVE-2016-10311 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10311?

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-2016-10311 published?

CVE-2016-10311 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10311

CVE-2016-10311 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sap Netweaver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sap Netweaver
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP NetWeaver 7.0 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service () by sending a crafted packet to the SAPSTARTSRV port, aka SAP Security Note 2295238.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10311?: Stack-based buffer overflow in SAP NetWeaver 7.0 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service () by sending a crafted packet to the SAPSTARTSRV port, aka SAP Security Note 2295238.
How severe is CVE-2016-10311?: CVE-2016-10311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10311 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10311?: CVE-2016-10311 primarily affects Sap Netweaver. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10311?: 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-2016-10311 published?: CVE-2016-10311 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-030-sap-netweaver-sapstartsrv-stack-based-buffer-overflow/

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:ehp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:ehp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.0:ehp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.3:ehp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:netweaver:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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