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Missing authorization check in EC-PCA-ACT, SAP security note 1642864

SAP Note 1642864
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1642864, "Missing authorization check in EC-PCA-ACT", is a program error note released on December 13, 2011. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentEnterprise Controlling > Profit Center Accounting > Actual Data (EC-PCA-ACT)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version1
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onDecember 13, 2011
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of EC-PCA-ACT to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Implement the provided support package or follow the correction instructions to add the necessary authorization checks.

Reason and prerequisites

EC-PCA-ACT does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1642864

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 #EC-PCA-ACT

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