SAP Security Note
High priority
SAP security note 1734398, "Potential information disclosure relating to AS Java", is a note released on 13.11.2012. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
An attacker can discover information relating to AS Java who use System Compare functionality in SAP NetWeaver Administrator. This information could be used to allow the attacker to specialize their attacks against Application Server Java (AS Java).
Solution
Update your SAP AS Java to an SP or release where the issue is fixed. See the SP Patch Level section for details and available patches.
Reason and prerequisites
Information, such as the passwords, can be discovered using the System Compare functionality. This information may be used by an attacker to further target AS Java.
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1734398
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].