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Missing authorization check in IS-A-VMS, SAP security note 2177403

SAP Note 2177403
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 2177403, "Missing authorization check in IS-A-VMS", is a program error note released on 03.02.2016. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentIndustry-Specific Components > Automotive > Vehicle Management System
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on03.02.2016

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

Implement the attached correction instructions.

Reason and prerequisites

IS-A-VMS does not contain authorization checks for checking an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

Affected components

  • DIMP: 471
  • ISPSADIN: 10A
  • ECC-DIMP: 500, 600, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 616, 617
  • DI: 46C2

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 2177403

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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