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CVE-2018-2416 Missing XML Validation vulnerability in SAP Identity Management, SAP security note 2653519

SAP Note 2653519

SAP security note 2653519, "[CVE-2018-2416] Missing XML Validation vulnerability in SAP Identity Management". Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

Description

Symptom

SAP Identity Management does not sufficiently validate an XML document accepted from an untrusted source.

Impacts of Missing XML Validation vulnerability include:

  • Arbitrary file retrieval from the server
  • Denial-of-service conditions in successful exploits

Solution

Apply the attached patch provided in the Support Packages & Patches section of this SAP Note. Ensure all components are updated to the corresponding Support Package level before applying the patch.

Reason and prerequisites

You are using SAP Identity Management 7.2.

CVSS

Score 4.3 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2653519

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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