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Missing Authorization Check in IS-B-BCA, SAP security note 1663271

SAP Note 1663271SAP Security NoteMedium priority

SAP security note 1663271, "Missing Authorization Check in IS-B-BCA", is a program error note released on 21.01.2015. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentIS-B-BCA-AM (Industry-Specific Components > Bank > Bank Current Accounts > Account Management)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityMedium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version3
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on21.01.2015
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

Apply the correction instruction contained in this note.

Reason and prerequisites

IS-B-BCA does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user's authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

Affected components

  • EA-FINSERV 604
  • EA-FINSERV 605
  • EA-FINSERV 606

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1663271

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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