CVE-2016-5845

Name: CVE-2016-5845
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-13T01:59:07.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5845 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. SAP SAPCAR does not check the return value of file operations when extracting files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) via an invalid file name in an archive file, aka SAP Security Note 2312905.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP SAPCAR does not check the return value of file operations when extracting files, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) via an invalid file name in an archive file, aka SAP Security Note 2312905.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Sapcar	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138284/SAP-CAR-Archive-Tool-Denial-Of-Service-Security-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/46Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539180/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92406Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-car-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40230/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/denial-service-attacks-sap-security-notes-august-2016Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138284/SAP-CAR-Archive-Tool-Denial-Of-Service-Security-Bypass.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/46Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/539180/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92406Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-car-multiple-vulnerabilitiesExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40230/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/denial-service-attacks-sap-security-notes-august-2016Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5845?

How severe is CVE-2016-5845?

CVE-2016-5845 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5845?

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