PT-2014-8464 · Sap · Sap Businessobjects Explorer

Published 2014-10-16 · Updated 2018-10-09 · CVE-2014-8315

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

5.0

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions SAP BusinessObjects Explorer version 14.0.5 build 882

Description The issue allows remote attackers to conduct port scanning attacks. This is achieved by exploiting the polestar xml.jsp file, which replies with different timing depending on whether a connection can be made. The attack is conducted via a host name and port in the cms parameter.

Recommendations For SAP BusinessObjects Explorer version 14.0.5 build 882, consider restricting access to the polestar xml.jsp file to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the cms parameter in the affected API endpoint until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2014-8315

Affected Products

Sap Businessobjects Explorer

References · 7

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-8315 · Security Note
• https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1908562 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/70382 · Note
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/48 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/533672/100/0/threaded · Note
• http://csnc.ch/misc/files/advisories/CSNC-2013-016_SAP_BusinessObjects_Explorer_Port-Scanning.txt · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96935 · Note