CVE-2010-4556: Stack-based buffer overflow in the SapThemeRepository ActiveX control (sapwdpcd.dll) in SAP NetWeaver Busin...

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This is a client-side SAP NetWeaver Business Client issue in an ActiveX component. A malicious remote input to the SapThemeRepository Load or LoadTheme methods could trigger memory corruption and arbitrary code execution. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, current exploit evidence, or complete affected-version details. Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints with SAP NetWeaver Business Client and the SapThemeRepository ActiveX control installed. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so version-level exposure must be confirmed against SAP guidance and local software inventory. Prioritize discovery and remediation for endpoints that still run legacy SAP NetWeaver Business Client components. The business risk is code execution on user workstations, but urgency depends on whether the vulnerable ActiveX control exists in the environment. No active exploitation is confirmed in the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Review SAP Note 1519966 for vendor-confirmed affected versions and remediation.; Inventory SAP NetWeaver Business Client installations and sapwdpcd.dll presence.; Apply SAP-supported updates or configuration changes identified by vendor guidance..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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