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Potential remote code execution in Webi Rich Client, SAP security note 1826001

SAP Note 1826001

SAP security note 1826001, "Potential remote code execution in Webi Rich Client", is a note. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and affected software components.

Description

Symptom

A malicious user can exploit Web Intelligence Rich Client to enable them to execute arbitrary code in the product.

Solution

Apply one of the following patches:

  • BI XIr3 FixPack 5.5 or FixPack 6.1
  • BI4 Patch 4.12, Patch 5.5, or Support Pack 6

Reason and prerequisites

A code execution vulnerability exists in Web Intelligence Rich Client. This enables a malicious user to inject code into the working memory that is subsequently executed by the application. It can also be used to cause a general fault in the product, causing the product to terminate.

Affected components

  • BOEWEBAPPJAVA: 3.1 to 3.1+

Full note on SAP: SAP Support Launchpad note 1826001

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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