CVE-2017-16689

Name: CVE-2017-16689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-12T14:29:00.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Trusted RFC connection in SAP KERNEL 32NUC, SAP KERNEL 32Unicode, SAP KERNEL 64NUC, SAP KERNEL 64Unicode 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT; SAP KERNEL from 7.21 to 7.22, 7.45, 7.49, can be established to a different client or a different user on the same system, although no explicit Trusted/Trusting Relation to the same system has been defined.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Trusted RFC connection in SAP KERNEL 32NUC, SAP KERNEL 32Unicode, SAP KERNEL 64NUC, SAP KERNEL 64Unicode 7.21, 7.21EXT, 7.22, 7.22EXT; SAP KERNEL from 7.21 to 7.22, 7.45, 7.49, can be established to a different client or a different user on the same system, although no explicit Trusted/Trusting Relation to the same system has been defined.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.19%

63.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Sap Kernel	7.21
Sap	Sap Kernel	7.21ext
Sap	Sap Kernel	7.22
Sap	Sap Kernel	7.22ext
Sap	Sap Kernel	7.45
Sap	Sap Kernel	7.49

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102144Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.sap.com/2017/12/12/sap-security-patch-day-december-2017/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2449757Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102144Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blogs.sap.com/2017/12/12/sap-security-patch-day-december-2017/Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2449757Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16689?

How severe is CVE-2017-16689?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16689?

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