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Missing authorization check in FM, SAPOSCOL, SAP security note 1577513

SAP Note 1577513
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1577513, “Missing authorization check in FM, SAPOSCOL”, is a program error note released on 11.10.2011. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and CVSS assessment.

ComponentBasis Components > Computer Center Management System (CCMS) > CCMS Monitoring & Alerting > Operating System Monitoring Tool
CategoryProgram error
PriorityHigh priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version6
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on11.10.2011
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

  • The FM was removed as obsolete.
  • Implement the specified Support Package below.

Reason and prerequisites

SAPOSCOL, FM does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user's authorization to access certain functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 5.5 Vector: AV:N/AC:L/AU:S/C:N/I:P/A:P

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1577513

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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