CVE-2015-7986: The index server (hdbindexserver) in SAP HANA 1.00.095 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-7986 is a memory-corruption flaw in SAP HANA's hdbindexserver. The CVE says a remote attacker could send an HTTP request that may execute arbitrary code or crash the service. That creates business risk for organizations running the named SAP HANA version, especially where HANA management or service endpoints are reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is most likely in environments still running SAP HANA 1.00.095 or systems covered by SAP Security Note 2197428. Risk rises if the hdbindexserver HTTP interface is reachable beyond tightly controlled administrative networks. The bundle's affected-product metadata is sparse, so exact impacted revisions must be confirmed against SAP guidance. Treat this as high priority for legacy SAP HANA environments. Remote code execution against a core database service can threaten confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no KEV evidence in the bundle, but public exploit references increase urgency for exposed or unpatched systems. Mitigation focus: Check SAP Security Note 2197428 for affected revisions and vendor corrections.; Apply SAP-provided fixes or supported upgrades for impacted HANA systems.; Restrict hdbindexserver HTTP exposure to trusted administrative networks only..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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