VDB-92295 · CVE-2016-4551 · BID 93288

SAP NetWeaver 2004s Security Audit Log access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SAP NetWeaver 2004s. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Security Audit Log. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-4551. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in SAP NetWeaver 2004s (Solution Stack Software). This affects an unknown function of the component Security Audit Log. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The (1) SAP_BASIS and (2) SAP_ABA components 7.00 SP Level 0031 in SAP NetWeaver 2004s might allow remote attackers to spoof IP addresses written to the Security Audit Log via vectors related to the network landscape, aka SAP Security Note 2190621.

The weakness was published 10/03/2016 by Sergio Abraham as confirmed mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The public release has been coordinated with SAP. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-4551 since 05/06/2016. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 397 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93288†). Similar entries are available at VDB-92293, VDB-92294 and VDB-92291. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

07/11/2014 🔍
08/12/2015 +397 days 🔍
05/06/2016 +268 days 🔍
10/03/2016 +150 days 🔍
10/03/2016 +0 days 🔍
10/04/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/05/2016 +1 days 🔍
04/30/2019 +937 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: sap.com

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: Sergio Abraham
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-4551 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4551
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92295
SecurityFocus: 93288 - SAP Security Audit Log CVE-2016-4551 Security Bypass Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150716
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/04/2016 10:19
Updated: 04/30/2019 12:13
Changes: 10/04/2016 10:19 (59), 04/30/2019 12:13 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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