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Missing Authorization check in the FM OBJECT_MAINTENANCE_CALL, SAP security note 2401265

SAP Note 2401265
Medium priority

SAP security note 2401265, “Missing Authorization check in the FM OBJECT_MAINTENANCE_CALL”, is a program error note released on 14.02.2017. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Components > Customizing > Customizing Tools (Technicals) > Implementation Guide
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on14.02.2017
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

The function module OBJECT_MAINTENANCE_CALL does not perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges.

  • Abuse functionality restricted to a particular user group
  • Read, modify, or delete restricted data

Solution

Introduction of authority checks for S_PROJECT has been implemented in the FM OBJECT_MAINTENANCE_CALL.

Please implement the Support Package mentioned in this SAP Note, or apply the correction instruction.

Reason and prerequisites

Authorization check for S_PROJECT was missing in the FM OBJECT_MAINTENANCE_CALL.

Affected components

  • SAP_BASIS 700 to 702
  • SAP_BASIS 710 to 730
  • SAP_BASIS 731
  • SAP_BASIS 740
  • SAP_BASIS 750 to 751

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2401265

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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