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Security update SAP Web Dispatcher, SAP security note 1170353

SAP Note 1170353
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 1170353, "Security update: SAP Web Dispatcher", is a program error note released on October 8, 2009. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Components > Client/Server Technology > Web Dispatcher
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version7
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onOctober 8, 2009
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

The SAP Web Dispatcher crashes due to "Denial of Service" attacks.

Solution

You must use the following patch level (or above) of the SAP Web Dispatcher:

  • SAP_BASIS 640: Patch 236
  • SAP_BASIS 700: Patch 163
  • SAP_BASIS 710: Patch 108

In this case, you must pay particular attention to Note 1224599.

Reason and prerequisites

Due to a certain sequence of special requests, the SAP Web Dispatcher may crash.

References

Affected components

  • SAP_BASIS: From 640 To 640
  • SAP_BASIS: From 700 To 700

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1170353

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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