CVE-2023-35871 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover details about CVE-2023-35871, a memory corruption vulnerability in SAP Web Dispatcher, impacting versions WEBDISP 7.53, 7.54, 7.77, 7.85, 7.89, 7.91, 7.92, 7.93, KERNEL 7.53, 7.54, 7.77, 7.85, 7.89, 7.91, 7.92, 7.93, KRNL64UC 7.53, HDB 2.00, XS_ADVANCED_RUNTIME 1.00, and SAP_EXTENDED_APP_SERVICES 1.
A detailed article on CVE-2023-35871 highlighting the memory corruption vulnerability in SAP Web Dispatcher.
Understanding CVE-2023-35871
This section provides insights into the impact, vulnerability description, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation strategies related to CVE-2023-35871.
What is CVE-2023-35871?
The CVE-2023-35871 vulnerability resides in SAP Web Dispatcher, affecting various versions, and can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to cause memory corruption through logical errors in memory management. This can lead to information disclosure or system crashes, impacting the integrity and availability of the system.
The Impact of CVE-2023-35871
The vulnerability carries a CVSS base score of 7.7, with a high severity level. While posing a low impact on confidentiality, it significantly affects system integrity and availability. The attack complexity is high, and the attack vector is through the network.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-35871
Vulnerability Description
The SAP Web Dispatcher versions identified are vulnerable to memory corruption due to logical errors in memory management, with potential consequences including information disclosure and system crashes.
Affected Systems and Versions
The affected versions include WEBDISP 7.53, WEBDISP 7.54, WEBDISP 7.77, WEBDISP 7.85, WEBDISP 7.89, WEBDISP 7.91, WEBDISP 7.92, WEBDISP 7.93, KERNEL 7.53, KERNEL 7.54, KERNEL 7.77, KERNEL 7.85, KERNEL 7.89, KERNEL 7.91, KERNEL 7.92, KERNEL 7.93, KRNL64UC 7.53, HDB 2.00, XS_ADVANCED_RUNTIME 1.00, and SAP_EXTENDED_APP_SERVICES 1.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers to trigger memory corruption, impacting system integrity and availability.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
It is crucial to apply relevant security patches promptly and monitor for any signs of exploitation. Additionally, limit network exposure and ensure secure configurations.
Long-Term Security Practices
Incorporate regular security assessments, updates, and employee training to enhance overall cybersecurity posture. Consider implementing defense-in-depth strategies.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for security updates and patches from SAP to address vulnerabilities and enhance system resilience.