CVE-2019-0293 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in SAP Solution Manager system (ST-PI) versions prior to 2008_1_700, 2008_1_710, and 7.4 could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2019-0293

This CVE identifies a missing authorization check in the reading of RFC destinations within SAP Solution Manager system (ST-PI), potentially leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized data access.

What is CVE-2019-0293?

The vulnerability arises from inadequate authorization verification during the reading of RFC destinations, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access to information on managed systems and the SAP Solution Manager system.

The Impact of CVE-2019-0293

The lack of proper authorization checks can result in unauthorized users accessing sensitive data on managed systems and the SAP Solution Manager system, compromising confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-0293

This section delves into the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability stems from the absence of authorization checks when reading RFC destinations, potentially leading to privilege escalation and unauthorized access to information on managed systems and SAP Solution Manager system (ST-PI).

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP Solution Manager system (ST-PI)
Vendor: SAP SE
Vulnerable Versions:
< 2008_1_700
< 2008_1_710
< 7.4

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging the lack of proper authorization checks in reading RFC destinations to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-0293 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by SAP to address the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive systems and data.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement regular security assessments and audits to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure practices and the importance of access control.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update and patch SAP Solution Manager system (ST-PI) to mitigate known vulnerabilities and enhance system security.