CVE-2023-41366 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover the impact of CVE-2023-41366, an Information Disclosure vulnerability affecting SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform. Learn about affected versions and mitigation strategies.
A detailed overview of the Information Disclosure vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform.
Understanding CVE-2023-41366
This section provides insights into the nature and impact of the CVE-2023-41366 vulnerability.
What is CVE-2023-41366?
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform, specifically versions KERNEL 722, KERNEL 7.53, KERNEL 7.77, KERNEL 7.85, KERNEL 7.89, KERNEL 7.54, KERNEL 7.91, KERNEL 7.92, KERNEL 7.93, KERNEL 7.94, KERNEL64UC 7.22, KERNEL64UC 7.22EXT, KERNEL64UC 7.53, KERNEL64NUC 7.22, and KERNEL64NUC 7.22EXT, are affected by an Information Disclosure vulnerability. This flaw enables an unauthenticated attacker to access unintended data due to the lack of restrictions, potentially impacting confidentiality.
The Impact of CVE-2023-41366
The vulnerability may have low impact on confidentiality, with no direct effect on the application's integrity and availability.
Technical Details of CVE-2023-41366
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Vulnerability Description
Under certain conditions, the issue allows unauthorized access to data, potentially compromising confidentiality.
Affected Systems and Versions
SAP NetWeaver Application Server ABAP and ABAP Platform versions KERNEL 722, 7.53, 7.77, 7.85, 7.89, 7.54, 7.91, 7.92, 7.93, 7.94, KERNEL64UC 7.22, KERNEL64UC 7.22EXT, 7.53, KERNEL64NUC 7.22, and KERNEL64NUC 7.22EXT are impacted.
Exploitation Mechanism
The lack of applied restrictions allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the vulnerability and access unintended data.
Mitigation and Prevention
Learn how to address and prevent the CVE-2023-41366 vulnerability for enhanced security.
Immediate Steps to Take
Implement immediate security measures to mitigate the risk of unauthorized data access.
Long-Term Security Practices
Adopt long-term security practices to enhance the overall security posture of the affected systems.
Patching and Updates
Apply relevant patches and updates provided by SAP to address the Information Disclosure vulnerability effectively.