CVE-2023-40623 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer - version 420, 430, allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files. On successful exploitation the attacker can delete all the operating system files causing a limited impact on integrity and completely compromising the availability of the system.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Businessobjects	420

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1386

References

https://me.sap.com/notes/3317702Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory
https://me.sap.com/notes/3317702Permissions Required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40623?

CVE-2023-40623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer - version 420, 430, allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files. On...

How severe is CVE-2023-40623?

CVE-2023-40623 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-40623?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sap Businessobjects.