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Possible disclosure of saved data, SAP security note 1497248

SAP Note 1497248
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1497248, "Possible disclosure of saved data", is a program error note released on 2010/12/14. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentControlling > Overhead Cost Controlling (CO-OM)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version4
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on2010/12/14
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

By making specific entries in a test report, an attacker can force the system to display any data.

Solution

Implement the corrections.

Reason and prerequisites

The problem is due to an SQL injection vulnerability in connection with a missing authorization check. The code contains an SQL statement composed of strings that can be altered by a malicious user. The resulting overall statements can be manipulated and contents of the database can be displayed.

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1497248

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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