SAP Security Note
High priority
SAP security note 1485561, “Potential disclosure and modification of persisted data”, is a note released on December 14, 2010. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
A malicious user can exploit the IPM Master Data database batch data loading report using specially crafted inputs to execute arbitrary database commands to retrieve, modify, or remove data persisted by the system.
Solution
Assign this report to an authorization group (MD_ADMIN). Please implement the attached correction instructions. This fix is valid for CRM 7.01.
Reason and prerequisites
The problem is caused by an SQL injection vulnerability. The code composes an SQL statement including strings that can be altered by a malicious user. The manipulated SQL statement can then be used to retrieve additional information from the database or to potentially modify it.
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1485561
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
