SAP security note 1597043, “Potential modification of persisted data in VIRSAHR”, is a note released on 13.09.2011. Below are the symptom and SAP recommended solution.
Description
Symptom
A malicious user can exploit VIRSAHR and use specially crafted inputs to modify database commands, resulting in the modification of data persisted by the system.
Solution
Please apply the SAP Note 1597043 corrections carefully.
Reason and prerequisites
The problem is caused by an SQL injection vulnerability. The code composes an SQL statement that contains strings which can be altered by a malicious user. The manipulated SQL statement can then be used to modify information in the database.
Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1597043
Detailed exploitation and proof-of-concept material for this note is maintained in the RedRays Security Platform. For access, contact [email protected].
