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SQL Injections in eCATT (codescan results 8.02), SAP security note 1578439

SAP Note 1578439
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1578439, "SQL Injections in eCATT (codescan results 8.02)", is a program error note released on April 25, 2012. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Components > Test Workbench > Testing Tools > eCATT Extended Computer Aided Test Tool
CategoryProgram error
PriorityHigh priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version4
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onApril 25, 2012

Description

Symptom

A malicious user can exploit STTF and use specially crafted inputs to modify database commands. This results in either the retrieval of additional information or the modification of data persisted by the system.

Solution

Import the provided correction.

Reason and prerequisites

The problem is caused by an SQL injection vulnerability. The code composes an SQL statement that contains strings that can be altered by a malicious user. The manipulated SQL statement can then be used to retrieve additional data from the database or modify the data.

CVSS

Score 0

References

Affected components

  • SAP_BASIS: 46C to 46D
  • SAP_BASIS: 620 to 640
  • SAP_BASIS: 700 to 702
  • SAP_BASIS: 710 to 730
  • SAP_BASIS: 72L to 800

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1578439

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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