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Potential remote code execution in ABAP VM, SAP security note 2059734

SAP Note 2059734
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 2059734, "Potential remote code execution in ABAP VM", is a program error note released on 09.12.2014. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Components > ABAP Runtime Environment – ABAP Language Issues Only > Dynpro and CUA engine
CategoryProgram error
PriorityHigh priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version3
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on09.12.2014
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An attacker can exploit ABAP VM to take complete control of the product, including viewing, changing, or deleting data.

Solution

Apply the patch level of the kernel (disp+work) mentioned in this SAP Note.

Reason and prerequisites

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in ABAP VM. This enables an attacker to inject code into the working memory that is subsequently executed by the application. It can also be used to cause a general fault in the product, causing the product to terminate.

CVSS

Score 7.5 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:C

Affected components

  • SAP KERNEL 7.42 64-BIT UNICODE: SP018 Patch 000018
  • SAP KERNEL 7.41 64-BIT UNICODE: SP110 Patch 000110
  • SAP KERNEL 7.20 EXT 64-BIT UC: SP710 Patch 000710
  • SAP KERNEL 7.21 64-BIT UNICODE: SP324 Patch 000324

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2059734

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

#ABAP VM #Buffer Overflow #RCE #Dynpro

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