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RN2_MSI_ADT Directory Traversal, SAP security note 1521857

SAP Note 1521857

SAP security note 1521857, "RN2_MSI_ADT: Directory Traversal". Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

Description

Symptom

Potential Directory Traversal in the following components:

  • Program RN2_MSI_ADT

Solution

Please refer to Note 1497003 for additional information and instructions. The corrections from this note are a prerequisite for the implementation of this note.

Logical File Name Used in this Solution:

The following logical file name has been created to enable the validation of physical file names:

  • ISHMED_RAD_MSI_FILE

Reason and prerequisites

The report contains a vulnerability through which a malicious user can potentially write arbitrary files on the remote server, possibly corrupting data or altering system behavior.

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1521857

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

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