#VU17661 Security restrictions bypass in ABAP Platform


Published: 2019-02-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17661

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0255

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ABAP Platform
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: SAP

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote low-privileged attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists due to ABAP Platform provides access to Easy Access Menu. A remote attacker can bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ABAP Platform: Kernel 7.73 - krnl64UC 7.74


External links
http://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=510922950


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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