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Hard-coded credentials in FM HRIQ_INFTY_BUFFER_ACTIVATE, SAP security note 1491597

SAP Note 1491597
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1491597, “Hard-coded credentials in FM HRIQ_INFTY_BUFFER_ACTIVATE”, is a program error note released on 12.10.2010. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentIS-HER-CM-AD
CategoryProgram error
PriorityHigh priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version3
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on12.10.2010
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

The Function Module HRIQ_INFTY_BUFFER_ACTIVATED contains hard-coded credentials which change the program’s behavior when a user successfully authenticates with a certain username.

Solution

Please apply the note for correction. You can download the SNOTE or view the PDF Version.

Reason and prerequisites

The program code contains a hard-coded username which alters the system’s behavior if a user authenticates successfully. This allows the user to obtain additional information that should not be displayed.

Affected components

  • IS-PS-CA 472
  • IS-PS-CA 600
  • IS-PS-CA 602
  • IS-PS-CA 603
  • IS-PS-CA 604
  • IS-PS-CA 605

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1491597

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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