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Information Disclosure in SAP NetWeaver Adapter Engine Cache Monitor, SAP security note 2483143

SAP Note 2483143

SAP security note 2483143, “Information Disclosure in SAP NetWeaver Adapter Engine Cache Monitor”. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

Description

Symptom

Under certain conditions, the SAP NetWeaver Adapter Engine Cache Monitor allows an attacker to access information which would otherwise be restricted.

Impacts of Information Disclosure:

  • Loss of information and system configuration confidentiality
  • Information gathering for further exploits and attacks

Solution

This issue is fixed with the Support Packages and Patches referenced in this SAP Security Note.

Reason and prerequisites

Under certain circumstances, the masking for confidential data displayed in the Adapter Engine Cache Monitor is missing. A prerequisite for the disclosure is the use of special adapter module parameters within communication channels. Additionally, authenticated access to the Cache Monitor Tool is required to display these data.

CVSS

Score 3.5 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References

Affected components

  • SAP_XIAF 7.30, 7.31, 7.40, 7.50

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2483143

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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