CVE-2022-28772 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A detailed overview of CVE-2022-28772 affecting SAP NetWeaver and SAP Web Dispatcher.

Understanding CVE-2022-28772

This CVE impacts SAP NetWeaver (Internet Communication Manager) and SAP Web Dispatcher versions, leading to denial of service.

What is CVE-2022-28772?

By using overlong input values, an attacker can overwrite the internal program stack in SAP Web Dispatcher and Internet Communication Manager.

The Impact of CVE-2022-28772

The vulnerability makes affected programs unavailable, resulting in a denial of service.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-28772

Insights into the vulnerability, affected systems, and exploitation mechanism.

Vulnerability Description

Overlong input values allow attackers to force overwrite the program stack, impacting the availability of SAP programs.

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP Web Dispatcher versions 7.53, 7.77, 7.81, 7.85, 7.86, and Internet Communication Manager versions 7.22, 7.49, 7.53, 7.77, 7.81, 7.85, 7.86 are affected.

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker leverages overlong input values to manipulate the program stack and trigger denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the exploitation of CVE-2022-28772.

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement security measures, restrict access, and monitor systems for unusual activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regular security training, vulnerability assessments, and timely updates to software versions.

Patching and Updates

Apply relevant patches, update affected systems to secure versions, and follow vendor recommendations.