#VU10600 Privilege escalation in SAP ERP - CVE-2018-2381

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10600

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2381

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SAP ERP
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: SAP

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the failure to perform necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access and obtain sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SAP ERP: SAP_APPL 6.00 - S4CORE 1.02

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External links
https://blogs.sap.com/2018/02/13/sap-security-patch-day-february-2018/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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