How severe is CVE-2017-5997?

CVE-2017-5997 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-2017-5997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5997?

CVE-2017-5997 primarily affects Sap Sap Kernel. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5997?

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-2017-5997 published?

CVE-2017-5997 was published on 2017-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5997

CVE-2017-5997 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Sap Kernel 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-772.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Sap Sap Kernel
Published: 2017-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SAP Message Server HTTP daemon in SAP KERNEL 7.21-7.49 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and process crash) via multiple msgserver/group?group= requests with a crafted size of the group parameter, aka SAP Security Note 2358972.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5997?: The SAP Message Server HTTP daemon in SAP KERNEL 7.21-7.49 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and process crash) via multiple msgserver/group?group= requests with a crafted size of the group parameter, aka SAP Security Note 2358972.
How severe is CVE-2017-5997?: CVE-2017-5997 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-2017-5997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5997?: CVE-2017-5997 primarily affects Sap Sap Kernel. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5997?: 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-2017-5997 published?: CVE-2017-5997 was published on 2017-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-16-038-sap-message-server-http-remote-dos/

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_kernel:7.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_kernel:7.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:sap_kernel:7.42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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