CVE-2018-2448 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP SRM-MDM (CATALOG versions 3.0, 7.01, 7.02) may expose user information due to a vulnerability.

Understanding CVE-2018-2448

In specific circumstances, the utilities functionality of SAP SRM-MDM (CATALOG versions 3.0, 7.01, 7.02) may grant unauthorized access to information regarding user existence that would typically be limited.

What is CVE-2018-2448?

CVE-2018-2448 is an information disclosure vulnerability in SAP SRM-MDM (CATALOG versions 3.0, 7.01, 7.02) that could allow attackers to access restricted user information.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2448

The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to user existence information that should be protected, potentially compromising user privacy and system security.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2448

The technical aspects of the vulnerability are as follows:

Vulnerability Description

Under certain conditions, the utilities functionality of SAP SRM-MDM (CATALOG versions 3.0, 7.01, 7.02) allows an attacker to access information about user existence that would otherwise be restricted.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP SRM-MDM CATALOG
Versions Affected: 3.0, 7.01, 7.02

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by leveraging the utilities functionality of the affected SAP SRM-MDM CATALOG versions to gain unauthorized access to user information.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-2448, the following steps are recommended:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP to fix the vulnerability.
Monitor user access and activity for any suspicious behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SAP systems to prevent security vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for users to raise awareness about data protection.

Patching and Updates

Keep systems up to date with the latest security patches from SAP to mitigate the risk of exploitation.