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Missing authorization check in IS-B-BCA, SAP security note 1988496

SAP Note 1988496
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1988496, "Missing authorization check in IS-B-BCA", is a program error note released on 12.08.2014. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentIndustry-Specific Components > Bank > Bank Current Accounts (IS-B-BCA)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version1
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on12.08.2014
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

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

Solution

Implement a support package or apply the available correction instructions.

Reason and prerequisites

IS-B-BCA 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.

Affected components

  • EA-FINSERV 600
  • EA-FINSERV 603
  • EA-FINSERV 604
  • EA-FINSERV 605
  • EA-FINSERV 606
  • EA-FINSERV 616
  • EA-FINSERV 617

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1988496

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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