SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer - version 420, 430, allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files. On successful exploitation the attacker can delete all the operating system files causing a limited impact on integrity and completely compromising the availability of the system.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.2, indicating it requires adjacent network access but requires specific conditions to be met though user interaction is required requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited integrity, and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from sap organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2023, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2023-09-12T03:15:13.003
2024-11-21T08:19:50.587
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 6.2 (MEDIUM)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | sap | businessobjects | 420 | Yes |
| Application | sap | businessobjects | 430 | Yes |
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