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hard coded credentials in ESFUtil code, SAP security note 1518723

SAP Note 1518723
SAP Security Note
Medium priority

SAP security note 1518723, "hard coded credentials in ESFUtil code", is a program error note released on 12.04.2011. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

ComponentBasis Components > Enterprise Service Infrastructure > Enterprise Service Framework Layer > Supportability Tools (TestShell, ESFUtil)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with medium priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version3
StatusReleased for Customer
Released on12.04.2011
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

ESFUtil contains code that changes the program’s behaviour when a user is successfully authenticated with a certain username.

Solution

The hard-coded username, which was put in place for testing/debugging purposes, has been removed. The fix is available in NW 7.2L (ByD FP2.5) version. Apply the patch in this note to make the fix available.

Reason and prerequisites

The program code contains a hard-coded username that changes the system’s behaviour if a user is successfully authenticated. The user may obtain additional information that should not be displayed.

Affected components

  • SAP_BASIS: From 72L to 800

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1518723

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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