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Missing authorization check before CALL TRANSACTION, SAP security note 1550554

SAP Note 1550554
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 1550554, "Missing authorization check before CALL TRANSACTION", is a program error note released on 08.03.2011. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentTM-BF-AUT – Transportation Management (no software transports) > Basic Functions > Authorization Check
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version2
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on08.03.2011

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of the optimizer explanation to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Implement correction instruction.

Reason and prerequisites

The optimizer explanation tool does not contain an authorization check for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access another transaction. This may result in undesired system behavior.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1550554

Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].

#Authorization #authorization check #Explanation Tool

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