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Missing authorization check in BC-SRV-KPR-DMS, SAP security note 1842826

SAP Note 1842826
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1842826, "Missing authorization check in BC-SRV-KPR-DMS", is a program error note released on 10.09.2013. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentBasis Components > Basis Services/Communication Interfaces > Knowledge Provider > Document Management Services
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version6
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on10.09.2013
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of BC-SRV-KPR-DMS to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

The function module is now obsolete.

Reason and prerequisites

BC-SRV-KPR-DMS does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user's permissions to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 6.0 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/AU:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1842826

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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