CVE-2019-0268 : Security Advisory and Response

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module) versions 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30 are affected by a vulnerability related to missing XML validation.

Understanding CVE-2019-0268

This CVE entry pertains to a security issue in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module) versions 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30.

What is CVE-2019-0268?

The vulnerability in CVE-2019-0268 involves inadequate validation of XML documents received from untrusted sources within the affected SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module) versions.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0268

The vulnerability could allow malicious actors to exploit the system by providing specially crafted XML documents, potentially leading to unauthorized access or other security breaches.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0268

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE-2019-0268 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The XML document received from an untrusted source is not adequately validated by SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module) versions 4.10, 4.20, and 4.30.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module)
Vendor: SAP SE
Vulnerable Versions: < 4.1, < 4.2, < 4.3

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by providing malicious XML documents to the affected versions of the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module).

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-0268 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP to address the vulnerability.
Implement proper input validation mechanisms to filter out potentially malicious XML documents.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Educate users on safe computing practices to prevent the execution of malicious XML documents.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that the SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence Platform (CMC Module) is regularly updated with the latest security patches to address vulnerabilities like CVE-2019-0268.