Missing authorization check in Calendar Interface, SAP security note 2105620

SAP Note 2105620
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 2105620, "Missing authorization check in Calendar Interface", is a program error note released on 12.05.2015. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Components > Basis Services/Communication Interfaces > Generic Business Tools > Appointment Calendar

CategoryProgram error

PriorityCorrection with medium priority

TypeSAP Security Note

Version1

StatusReleased for Customer

Released on12.05.2015

LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

Please implement the Support Package mentioned in this SAP Note or follow the correction instructions provided. With the correction RFC enabled, functions of the Calendar Interface will grant access only to data for the current user, and other requests will be refused.

Reason and prerequisites

Calendar Interface does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may lead to undesired system behavior.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2105620

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

#Authorization #Authorization Check #Calendar Interface