CVE-2011-1517

Name: CVE-2011-1517
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-05T23:15:11.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.22%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1517 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP NetWeaver 7.0 allows Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service caused by an error in the DiagTraceHex() function. By sending a specially-crafted packet, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.. EPSS estimates a 4.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP NetWeaver 7.0 allows Remote Code Execution and Denial of Service caused by an error in the DiagTraceHex() function. By sending a specially-crafted packet, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the application to crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

4.22%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver	7.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-05/0061.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53424Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75452Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-05/0061.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53424Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75452Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 5, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1517?

How severe is CVE-2011-1517?

CVE-2011-1517 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1517?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST