CVE-2017-8915
CVE-2017-8915 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sap Hana Xs 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-617.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-617
- Affected product: Sap Hana Xs
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
sinopia, as used in SAP HANA XS 1.00 and 2.00, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and service crash) by pushing a package with a filename containing a $ (dollar sign) or % (percent) character, aka SAP Security Note 2407694.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8915?
- sinopia, as used in SAP HANA XS 1.00 and 2.00, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and service crash) by pushing a package with a filename containing a $ (dollar sign) or % (percent) character, aka SAP Security Note 2407694.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8915?
- CVE-2017-8915 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-2017-8915 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8915?
- CVE-2017-8915 primarily affects Sap Hana Xs. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8915?
- 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-2017-8915 published?
- CVE-2017-8915 was published on 2017-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96206
- https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-17-008-sap-hana-xs-sinopia-dos/
- https://erpscan.io/press-center/blog/sap-cyber-threat-intelligence-report-february-2017/
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:hana_xs:1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:hana_xs:2.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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