Vulnerability identifier: #VU79265

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-37484

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PowerDesigner
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: SAP

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to design error in the authentication mechanism. The application queries all password hashes in the backend database and compares them with the user provided one during login attempt. A local user can access all password hashes from the clients memory.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PowerDesigner: 16.7

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External links
http://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html?august2023

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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.