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Missing authorization check in ABAP Language, SAP security note 1632020

SAP Note 1632020
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1632020, "Missing authorization check in ABAP Language", is released on 08.11.2011. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on08.11.2011

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of ABAP Language to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

The reports exposing the vulnerable functions are deactivated by removing the code through the correction instructions provided with this note. Additionally, the programs are removed with the support packages mentioned in this note.

Reason and prerequisites

ABAP Language does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access certain functions. This omission may lead to undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 3.5 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/AU:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1632020

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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