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Missing authorization check in CA-GTF, SAP security note 1860308

SAP Note 1860308
SAP Security Note
High priority

SAP security note 1860308, "Missing authorization check in CA-GTF", is a program error note released on August 13, 2013. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.

ComponentCA-GTF-MDC (Cross-Application Components > General Application Functions > Trigger after master data change)
CategoryProgram error
PriorityCorrection with high priority
TypeSAP Security Note
Version4
StatusReleased for Customer
Released onAugust 13, 2013
LanguageEnglish

Description

Symptom

An authenticated user can use functions of CA-GTF-MDC to which access should be restricted. This may result in an escalation of privileges.

Solution

Implement the provided support package or follow the correction instructions.

Reason and prerequisites

CA-GTF-MDC does not contain authorization checks for verifying an authenticated user’s authorization to access some of its functions. This may result in undesired system behavior.

CVSS

Score 4.6 Vector: AV:N/AC:H/AU:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

References

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1860308

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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