SAP security note 1598791, “Potential Directory Traversal in PY-NL”, is a note. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.
Description
Symptom
Potential Directory Traversal in Component PY-NL.
Solution
- Apply the relevant Support Package for your release. Refer to SAP Note 1497003 for additional information and instructions. Corrections from this note are a prerequisite for implementing this security note.
- Follow the detailed manual steps provided in the Correction Instructions section of the note to maintain the physical paths. This includes creating and configuring the logical file name HR_NL_CRTS_OUT used by program RPUTSVN0.
Reason and prerequisites
The programs contained in the correction instructions have vulnerabilities that allow a malicious user to potentially read arbitrary files on the remote server, possibly disclosing confidential information. Some of the programs contain vulnerabilities that allow a malicious user to potentially write arbitrary files on the remote server, possibly corrupting data or altering system behavior.
References
Affected components
- SAP_HR 46C
- SAP_HRCNL (470, 500, 600, 604)
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1598791
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].