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7.5

SAP mySAP Suite may run code via long Host header

CVE-2003-1039 · published 22 years ago
Summary

The SAP mySAP Business Suite’s Message Server, Web Dispatcher, and Application Server can be tricked into executing malicious code if an attacker sends a web request with an oversized Host header. This could let a remote attacker take control of the affected system. Install the latest SAP security updates and follow the vendor’s guidance to protect your environment.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sap mysap_business_suite All versions
cpe:2.3:a:sap:mysap_business_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple buffer overflows in the mySAP.com architecture for SAP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Host header to (1) Message Server, (2) Web Dispatcher, or (3) Applic...
Multiple buffer overflows in the mySAP.com architecture for SAP allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP Host header to (1) Message Server, (2) Web Dispatcher, or (3) Application Server.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published15 Apr 2004
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2003-1039 · NVD
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