#VU17661 Security restrictions bypass in ABAP Platform - CVE-2019-0255

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17661

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

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 - Krnl64nuc 7.74

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

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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.