SAP Security Note
Medium priority
SAP security note 2167807, “Missing authorization check in Transaction Management”, is a program error note released on 03.03.2016. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functions of Transaction Management to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.
Solution
Implement the attached Correction Instruction or upgrade to the latest Support Package.
Reason and prerequisites
Transaction Management does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s permissions to access certain functions. This omission may lead to undesired system behavior.
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2167807
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
