SAP security note 1511320, "Potential disclosure of persisted data in DBM", is a program error note released on December 14, 2010. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
A malicious user can exploit DBM and use specially crafted inputs to modify database commands, resulting in the retrieval of additional information persisted by the system.
Solution
Implement the correction instructions.
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 data from the database.
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1511320
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].