SB2023091263 - Multiple vulnerabilities in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence suite
Published: September 12, 2023
Breakdown by Severity
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 5 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-37489)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can read the code snippet through the UI.
2) UNIX symbolic link following (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40623)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to delete arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue in SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer. A remote user on the local network can create a folder in application's temporary directory and link it to a critical directory on the system. As a result, the application will remove the linked directory, which can lead to integrity and data availability issues.
3) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42472)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.
4) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25616)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the application.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the CMC component. A remote user can inject and execute arbitrary code with the application and potentially escalate privileges.
5) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40622)
The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the Promotion Management component. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.