CVE-2022-22533

Name: CVE-2022-22533
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-09T23:15:18.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22533 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Due to improper error handling in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java - versions KRNL64NUC 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, KRNL64UC, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, 7.49, 7.53, an attacker could submit multiple HTTP server requests resulting in errors, such that it consumes the memory buffer. This could result in system shutdown rendering the system unavailable.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Due to improper error handling in SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java - versions KRNL64NUC 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, KRNL64UC, 7.22, 7.22EXT, 7.49, 7.53, KERNEL 7.22, 7.49, 7.53, an attacker could submit multiple HTTP server requests resulting in errors, such that it consumes the memory buffer. This could result in system shutdown rendering the system unavailable.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.22
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.49
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	7.53
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	krnl64nuc_7.22
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	krnl64nuc_7.22ext
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	krnl64nuc_7.49
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	krnl64uc_7.22
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	krnl64uc_7.22ext
Sap	Netweaver Application Server Java	krnl64uc_7.49

References

https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3123427Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3123427Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22533?

How severe is CVE-2022-22533?

CVE-2022-22533 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22533?

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