CVE-2017-16683

CVE-2017-16683 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Businessobjects with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Denial of Service (DOS) in SAP Business Objects Platform, Enterprise 4.10 and 4.20, that could allow an attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16683?
Denial of Service (DOS) in SAP Business Objects Platform, Enterprise 4.10 and 4.20, that could allow an attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service.
How severe is CVE-2017-16683?
CVE-2017-16683 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16683 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16683?
CVE-2017-16683 primarily affects Sap Businessobjects. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16683?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16683 published?
CVE-2017-16683 was published on 2017-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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