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Hard-coded credentials in ABAP Task Handler, SAP security note 1572345

SAP Note 1572345
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1572345, "Hard-coded credentials in ABAP Task Handler", is a program error note released on 10.05.2011. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentBasis Components > Client/Server Technology
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version1
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on10.05.2011
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

ABAP Task Handler contains code which changes the program’s behaviour when a user successfully authenticates with a certain username.

Solution

Please apply the support package mentioned in this note at least, or the respective correction instructions.

Reason and prerequisites

The program code contains a hard-coded username which changes the system’s behaviour should a user authenticate successfully. The user may obtain additional information which should not be displayed.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1572345

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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