CVE-2017-16691

Name: CVE-2017-16691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-12T14:29:00.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16691 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SAP Note Assistant tool (SAP BASIS from 7.00 to 7.02, from 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31,7.40, from 7.50 to 7.52) supports upload of digitally signed note file of type 'SAR'. The digital signature verification is done together with the extraction of note file contained in the SAR archive. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP Note Assistant tool (SAP BASIS from 7.00 to 7.02, from 7.10 to 7.11, 7.30, 7.31,7.40, from 7.50 to 7.52) supports upload of digitally signed note file of type 'SAR'. The digital signature verification is done together with the extraction of note file contained in the SAR archive. It is possible to append a tampered file to the SAR archive using SAPCAR tool and during the extraction, digital signature verification fails but the tampered file is extracted.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.00
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.01
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.02
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.10
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.11
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.30
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.31
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.40
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.50
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.51
Sap	Business Application Software Integrated Solution	7.52

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101822Third 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/2546220Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101822Third 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/2546220Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16691?

How severe is CVE-2017-16691?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16691 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16691?

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