CVE-2007-1917

CRITICAL

Buffer overflow in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function in the SAP RFC Library 6.40 and 7.00 before 20061211 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: This in...

Affects 11 products across 8 vendors.

BCS8.36
CVSS 2.010.0
EPSS6.7%
Percentile93th
PatchUnknown
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity.
◆ SAGE Intelligence — CITED Relevance Research Team

A critical buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function of the SAP RFC Library versions 6.40 and 7.00 prior to 20061211. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing significant risks to affected systems.

BSID: BS-2007-GLOBAL-017584-C • Model: Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-1917?
A critical buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function of the SAP RFC Library versions 6.40 and 7.00 prior to 20061211. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing significant risks to affected systems.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-1917?
CVE-2007-1917 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 6.7%.
Is CVE-2007-1917 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2007-1917 as of 2026-05-30.
How do I remediate CVE-2007-1917?
Priority: HIGH.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-1917?
CVE-2007-1917 affects: Apple, Hp, Hp, Ibm, Ibm, Ibm, Linux, Microsoft.
What NERC-CIP standard applies to CVE-2007-1917?
NERC CIP CIP-007 CIP-007-R2: This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 as it allows unauthorized access to electronic security perimeters, which could compromise the integrity and availability of critical assets.
What IEC 62443 requirement maps to CVE-2007-1917?
IEC 62443 SR 7.6: This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely, leading to potential loss of control and data integrity in industrial control systems.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2007-1917
BSIDBS-2007-GLOBAL-017584-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published2007-04-10
Last Modified2026-04-23
ICS Relevance55%
Verticals
ICS-OT
SourceNVD
Official Description

Buffer overflow in the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function in the SAP RFC Library 6.40 and 7.00 before 20061211 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: This information is based upon a vague initial disclosure. Details will be updated after the grace period has ended.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

The vulnerability can be exploited by sending specially crafted requests to the SYSTEM_CREATE_INSTANCE function in the SAP RFC Library. The buffer overflow occurs due to insufficient input validation, allowing an attacker to overwrite memory and potentially execute arbitrary code.

Exploitation Likelihood: MEDIUM

Affected Products
VendorProductFixed Version
Apple Macos
Hp Hp-Ux
Hp Tru64
Ibm Os 400
Ibm Aix
Ibm Racf
Linux Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Server
Sap Rfc Library
Siemens Reliant Unix
Sun Solaris
Remediation

No patch URL on record. Monitor vendor security advisories directly.

Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: August 2026 | Threat Age: 7055 Days
CISA KEVNot in KEV catalog
Public ExploitNot confirmed
PoC CodeNot confirmed
● Virtual Patch — CITED Relevance SAGE Engine MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Implement network segmentation and restrict access to the SAP RFC Library to trusted sources only.

No reliable network detection signature exists for this vulnerability class — apply the compensating controls above and the vendor patch. SAGE only publishes a network rule when a concrete on-the-wire signature can be grounded in the advisory.

NERC CIP: CIP-007 CIP-007-R2
This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 as it allows unauthorized access to electronic security perimeters, which could compromise the integrity and availability of critical assets.
IEC 62443: SR 7.6
This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely, leading to potential loss of control and data integrity in industrial control systems.

Virtual patch generated by CITED Relevance SAGE. Validate in isolated environment before production deployment. Compensating control only - does not replace vendor patch.

SAGE Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
ModelQwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hash96cea93544b8d50247d3c994e5ab6ac46da6800bd85f680471b8745496df8a9586d9f456877451041b279a8d6367b68e286ca72dee38bd4339917c82a620fc9b
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