CVE-2018-2375 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-2375, an information disclosure vulnerability in SAP HANA Extended Application Services, 1.0, allowing unauthorized access to application environments and sensitive data. Find mitigation steps and security practices.
SAP HANA Extended Application Services, 1.0, allows a controller user with SpaceAuditor privileges to access application environments within a designated space.
Understanding CVE-2018-2375
This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability within SAP HANA Extended Application Services, 1.0.
What is CVE-2018-2375?
In SAP HANA Extended Application Services, 1.0, a controller user with SpaceAuditor privileges in a specific space can retrieve application environments within that space.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2375
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to application environments, potentially leading to sensitive information exposure.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2375
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
A controller user with SpaceAuditor privileges in a designated space can access application environments within that space, leading to information disclosure.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP HANA Extended Application Services
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Version: 1.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited by a controller user with specific privileges accessing application environments within the designated space.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2018-2375 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Restrict user privileges to minimize access to sensitive information.
- Monitor and audit user activities within SAP HANA Extended Application Services.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly review and update user access permissions.
- Implement least privilege principles to limit user capabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by SAP to address the vulnerability in SAP HANA Extended Application Services, 1.0.