SAP NetWeaver Memory Corruption (3778530)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 379593

Synopsis

The remote SAP NetWeaver application server is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability.

Description

The version of the SAP NetWeaver kernel detected on the remote host is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability as referenced in SAP Security Note 3778530:

- SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP does not sufficiently validate certain network input processed by an internal component. An unauthenticated attacker could send specially crafted network traffic to trigger a memory corruption condition in the affected functionality. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and fully compromise the system, resulting in a high impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability of the system. (CVE-2026-76964)

Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Apply the appropriate patch according to the vendor advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 379593

File Name: sap_netweaver_kernel_3778530.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: Remote

Family: Web Servers

Published: 11/12/2026

Updated: 11/12/2026

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 7.7

Percentile: 98.83

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-76964

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:sap:netweaver_application_server

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport, installed_sw/SAP Netweaver Application Server (AS)

Patch Publication Date: 11/10/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/10/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-76964

Detections

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