CVE-2018-2473

Name: CVE-2018-2473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-13T20:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-2473 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Server, versions 4.1 and 4.2, when using Web Intelligence Richclient 3 tiers mode gateway allows an attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service.. EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Server, versions 4.1 and 4.2, when using Web Intelligence Richclient 3 tiers mode gateway allows an attacker to prevent legitimate users from accessing a service, either by crashing or flooding the service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Businessobjects Business Intelligence	4.1
Sap	Businessobjects Business Intelligence	4.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105903Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2657670Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=503809832Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105903Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2657670Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=503809832Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2473?

How severe is CVE-2018-2473?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-2473 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2473?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-2473?

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Source: NVD / NIST