CVE-2020-6317 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

A vulnerability in SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise could allow an attacker with local access to sensitive information in the installation log files.

Understanding CVE-2020-6317

This CVE affects SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise versions 15.7 and 16.0.

What is CVE-2020-6317?

In specific scenarios, an attacker with regular user credentials and local access to an ASE cockpit installation can view sensitive information in the log files. However, this information is of limited utility and cannot be used to further access, modify, or disrupt other data in the system.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6317

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 2.6, indicating a low severity level. The attack complexity is high, but the confidentiality and integrity impacts are low, with no availability impact.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6317

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive information in the ASE cockpit installation log files.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise
Vendor: SAP SE
Affected Versions: < 15.7, < 16.0

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: High
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6317 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor access to ASE cockpit installation log files
Restrict user permissions to minimize exposure

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update access controls
Conduct security awareness training for users

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by SAP to address the vulnerability