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SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.2 can be crashed by users

CVE-2010-3980 · published 16 years ago
Summary

In the SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.2 reporting platform, a specific web service does not limit how many unique identifiers it will process. An authenticated user can request an excessively large number, causing the system to become unresponsive. Limit the request size through configuration or apply the vendor's recommended patch to prevent this interruption.

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 businessobjects 3.2
cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:3.2:*:enterprise_xi:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Dswsbobje in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.2 does not limit the number of CUIDs that may be requested, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a large numCuid...
Dswsbobje in SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.2 does not limit the number of CUIDs that may be requested, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via a large numCuids value in a GenerateCuids SOAPAction to the dswsbobje/services/biplatform URI.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.0 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published18 Oct 2010
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-3980 · NVD
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