SAP Security Note
High priority
SAP security note 2061271, "Potential remote code execution in spool", is a program error note released on 09.12.2014. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
An attacker can exploit spool to enable them to take complete control of the product, including viewing, changing, or deleting data.
Solution
Please apply the kernel patch level (disp+work package) mentioned in this SAP Note.
Reason and prerequisites
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in spool. 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: SP023-000023
- SAP KERNEL 7.42 64-BIT: SP023-000023
- SAP KERNEL 7.41 64-BIT: SP110-000110
- SAP KERNEL 7.41 64-BIT UNICODE: SP110-000110
- SAP KERNEL 7.20 EXT 64-BIT UC: SP710-000710
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2061271
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].




