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Security note Program RS_REPAIR_SOURCE, SAP security note 1167258

SAP Note 1167258
SAP Security Note
HotNews

SAP security note 1167258, "Security note: Program RS_REPAIR_SOURCE", is a program error note released on 08.10.2009. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Components > ABAP Workbench, Java IDE and Infrastructure > Workbench Tools: Editors, Painter, Modeler
CategoryProgram error
PriorityHotNews
TypeSAP Security Note
Version4
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on08.10.2009
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

The program RS_REPAIR_SOURCE does not have an authorization check.

Solution

A developer authorization check and a check for the changeability of the system were included in the program. Import the Support Package or implement the attached correction instructions.

The corrections do not influence the normal functioning of the application. We strongly recommend that you implement this note to eliminate this security flaw.

Reason and prerequisites

You can use the program RS_REPAIR_SOURCE as an alternative, restricted editor for ABAP programs.

References

Affected components

  • SAP_BASIS 700: From 700 To 700
  • SAP_BASIS 710: From 710 To 710

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1167258

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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