CVE-2019-0363 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP HANA Extended Application Services (Advanced model) before version 1.0.118 is susceptible to a Denial of Service vulnerability through its HTTP/REST endpoint.

Understanding CVE-2019-0363

This CVE identifies a potential security issue in SAP HANA Extended Application Services.

What is CVE-2019-0363?

Before version 1.0.118, attackers could exploit the HTTP/REST endpoint of SAP HANA Extended Application Services to cause server overload or unauthorized retrieval of internal network port information.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0363

The vulnerability could lead to Denial of Service attacks, disrupting the availability of the service and potentially exposing sensitive network information.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0363

SAP HANA Extended Application Services vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

Attackers could misuse the HTTP/REST endpoint to overload the server or extract internal network port details.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP HANA Extended Application Services
Vendor: SAP SE
Versions Affected: < 1.0.118

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers targeting the HTTP/REST endpoint to disrupt service availability and gather network information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-0363.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP promptly.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity targeting the affected endpoint.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SAP HANA Extended Application Services.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent DoS attacks.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that SAP HANA Extended Application Services is updated to version 1.0.118 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.