SCMA – Missing authorization check in Schedule Manager, SAP security note 1129536

SAP security note 1129536, "Missing authorization check in Schedule Manager", is a program error note released on May 10, 2011. Below are the symptom, SAP recommended solution and the affected software components.

Description

Symptom

Certain functions of the Schedule Manager can be called even though the user who is logged on does not have the required authorization for this. This can potentially result in an Escalation of Privileges.

Solution

Implement the attached correction instructions.

Reason and prerequisites

Authorization checks are missing in the Schedule Manager to regulate access to the functions. Without these checks, a user who is logged on can simply call these functions; this may result in an undesired change in system behavior.

CVSS

Score 0 (Not available)

References

• SAP Note 888889 – Automatic checks for security notes using RSECNOTE (outdated)

Affected components

• SAP_ABA 46C
• SAP_ABA 620
• SAP_ABA 640
• SAP_ABA 700
• SAP_ABA 710