CVE-2019-0240 : What You Need to Know

SAP Business Objects Mobile for Android (version prior to 6.3.5) is vulnerable to a Denial of Service attack when an attacker inputs a malicious SAP BI link, causing the application to crash.

Understanding CVE-2019-0240

This CVE entry details a vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Mobile for Android that allows attackers to disrupt the application's functionality.

What is CVE-2019-0240?

The CVE-2019-0240 vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Mobile for Android (version < 6.3.5) enables attackers to crash the application by injecting a malicious SAP BI link, leading to a denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0240

The exploitation of this vulnerability can result in a denial of service, preventing legitimate users from accessing the application.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0240

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in SAP Business Objects Mobile for Android (version < 6.3.5) allows attackers to crash the application by inputting a malicious SAP BI link.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP Business Objects Mobile for Android
Vendor: SAP SE
Versions Affected: < 6.3.5

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit the vulnerability by injecting a malicious SAP BI link, causing the application to crash and denying access to legitimate users.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-0240 requires specific actions.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update the SAP Business Objects Mobile for Android to version 6.3.5 or higher to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to the application to prevent unauthorized inputs.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by SAP to address the CVE-2019-0240 vulnerability.