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FI Potential Directory Traversal-Venezuela, SAP security note 1597158

SAP Note 1597158
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1597158, “FI – Potential Directory Traversal in Venezuela”, is a security note released on 08.11.2011. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentFinancial Accounting > General Ledger Accounting > Basic Functions > Deferred Tax (Country Specific)
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version1
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on08.11.2011

Description

Symptom

Potential Directory Traversal for RFVEPBOOK.

Solution

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

Reason and prerequisites

The programs contained in the correction instructions contain vulnerabilities that allow a malicious user to potentially read arbitrary files on the remote server, possibly disclosing confidential information. Some programs may allow a malicious user to write arbitrary files on the remote server, potentially corrupting data or altering system behavior.

References

Affected components

  • SAP_APPL, versions 46C, 470, 500, 600, 602, 603, 604, 605

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1597158

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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