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Directory traversal in CRM-MD-SDB, SAP security note 1875158

SAP Note 1875158
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 1875158, "Directory traversal in CRM-MD-SDB", is a program error note released on August 13, 2013. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentCRM-MD-SDB (Customer Relationship Management > Master Data > Solution Database)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityMedium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version4
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onAugust 13, 2013
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

CRM-MD-SDB contains a vulnerability that allows an attacker to write arbitrary files to the remote server, potentially corrupting data or altering system behavior.

Solution

Refer to Note 1497003 for additional information and instructions. Implementing the corrections from this note is a prerequisite for applying this security note.

Logical file name used in this solution: SDB_CMS_ATTACHMENT_LFN (SDB Content Management Service Upload), physical file DIR, data format DIR, logical path /SDB/CMSATTACHMENT.

Reason and prerequisites

CRM-MD-SDB fails to correctly validate the file path used to reference files read from the remote server. This allows an attacker to direct the program to access arbitrary files on the system, leading to potential disclosure of their contents.

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1875158

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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