CVE-2018-2390 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability in SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) versions 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, and 7.53 could allow a malicious user to disrupt access to the IGS Chart service.

Understanding CVE-2018-2390

Legitimate users may face difficulties accessing the IGS Chart service due to potential interference by a malicious user under specific circumstances.

What is CVE-2018-2390?

Under certain conditions, a malicious user can prevent legitimate users from accessing the SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) versions 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, and 7.53 via the IGS Chart service.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2390

Legitimate users may experience disruptions in accessing the IGS Chart service within the affected SAP IGS versions.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2390

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious user to interfere with the IGS Chart service, impacting legitimate user access.

Affected Systems and Versions

SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS) versions 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, and 7.53

Exploitation Mechanism

Malicious users can disrupt access to the IGS Chart service under specific conditions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-2390 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor IGS Chart service for any unusual disruptions.
Implement network segmentation to limit access to the IGS server.
Apply the necessary security patches provided by SAP.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the SAP IGS server.
Conduct security assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply the security patches released by SAP to address the vulnerability.