Overview
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system has identified a new vulnerability, CVE-2025-42994, which affects the SAP Master Data Management (MDM) Server. This vulnerability pertains to the ReadString function and can be exploited by an attacker to trigger a memory read access violation in the server process. This vulnerability is significant due to its potential to cause unexpected system shutdowns and interrupt the availability of the application.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-42994
Severity: High (CVSS 7.5)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: Potential system compromise and data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
SAP MDM Server | All current versions
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability is present in the ReadString function of the SAP MDM Server. An attacker can craft special packets that, when processed by the server, trigger a memory read access violation. This violation leads to an unexpected exit of the server process, causing a service disruption and potential data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited:
POST /ReadString HTTP/1.1
Host: vulnerable-sap-mdm-server.com
Content-Type: application/json
{
"specially_crafted_packet": "..."
}
In this example, the “specially_crafted_packet” would contain data designed to trigger the memory read access violation. When the server attempts to process this packet, it could fail and exit unexpectedly.
To mitigate this vulnerability, apply the vendor patch as soon as it becomes available. Until then, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation against potential attacks exploiting this vulnerability.

