SAP security note 1486405, "Missing authorization checks in balance processing tools", is a program error note released on September 14, 2010. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
An authenticated user can use functionality of tools in balance processing to which access should be restricted. This can potentially result in an escalation of privileges. Additionally, obsolete test reports without any adequate authorization concept will be deactivated.
Solution
Implement the attached correction or the corresponding support package.
Reason and prerequisites
The deletion report for the generation history of balance processing lacks permission checks for an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functionality. This may result in undesired system behavior.
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1486405
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
