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Missing authorization check in JIT, SAP security note 1593762

SAP Note 1593762SAP Security NoteHigh priority

SAP security note 1593762, "Missing authorization check in JIT", is a program error note released on 12.07.2011. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentIndustry-Specific Components > Automotive > Just-In-Time Processing > Sequenced Just-In-Time Call
CategoryProgram error
TypeSAP Security Note
Version4
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on12.07.2011
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

Apply manual steps and correction instructions attached in the note.

Reason and prerequisites

JIT does not contain authorization checks while changing the status of JIT calls in the JITE transaction. This may result in undesired system behavior.

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1593762

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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