CVE-2018-2398 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2018-2398 affecting SAP Business Client 6.5. Discover the impact, affected systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps to secure your environment.
SAP Business Client 6.5 has a vulnerability that could lead to unauthorized access to restricted information.
Understanding CVE-2018-2398
In specific circumstances, SAP Business Client 6.5 presents a vulnerability that could enable unauthorized access to restricted information.
What is CVE-2018-2398?
Under certain conditions, SAP Business Client 6.5 allows an attacker to access information that would otherwise be restricted.
The Impact of CVE-2018-2398
The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.7, with high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact. It requires user interaction and low privileges to exploit.
Technical Details of CVE-2018-2398
SAP Business Client 6.5 vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in SAP Business Client 6.5 allows unauthorized access to restricted information under specific conditions.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP Business Client
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Version: 6.5
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: Low
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Scope: Changed
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: Low
- Availability Impact: None
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2018-2398 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by SAP promptly.
- Monitor SAP's security advisories for updates.
- Restrict user access to sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits.
- Educate users on security best practices.
- Implement least privilege access controls.
Patching and Updates
- Regularly update SAP Business Client to the latest secure version.