CVE-2018-2473 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Server versions 4.1 and 4.2 are vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack through the Web Intelligence Richclient 3 tiers mode gateway.

Understanding CVE-2018-2473

This CVE involves a vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Server versions 4.1 and 4.2 that allows attackers to disrupt access to services.

What is CVE-2018-2473?

The vulnerability in versions 4.1 and 4.2 of SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Server enables attackers to crash or overwhelm a service, leading to denial of service for authorized users.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2473

The exploitation of this vulnerability can result in a targeted service becoming inaccessible to legitimate users, affecting the availability and functionality of the platform.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2473

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The usage of the Web Intelligence Richclient 3 tiers mode gateway in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Server versions 4.1 and 4.2 allows attackers to disrupt service access by causing the service to crash or overwhelming it through flooding techniques.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform Server
Versions Affected: 4.1, 4.2

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by intentionally causing the service to crash or overwhelming it with flooding techniques, leading to denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2018-2473 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP promptly.
Monitor and restrict network access to critical services.
Implement network traffic monitoring to detect and mitigate potential attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
Educate users and administrators on security best practices to prevent future incidents.

Patching and Updates

SAP may release security patches to address CVE-2018-2473; ensure timely application of these patches to mitigate the risk of exploitation.