CVE-2016-7437: Low severity sap netweaver vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2016
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Updated

SAP Netweaver 7.40 improperly logs (1) DUI and (2) DUJ events in the SAP Security Audit Log as non-critical, which might allow local users to hide rejected attempts to execute RFC function callbacks by leveraging filtering of non-critical events in audit analysis reports, aka SAP Security Note 2252312.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SAP NetWeaver=7.40

Event History

Oct 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7437?

CVE-2016-7437 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to hide unauthorized access attempts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-7437?

Fixing CVE-2016-7437 involves applying security patches related to the SAP Security Log configuration.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7437?

CVE-2016-7437 affects SAP Netweaver version 7.40.

4

What impact does CVE-2016-7437 have?

The impact of CVE-2016-7437 is that it allows local users to manipulate audit log entries, potentially hiding unauthorized actions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7437?

A recommended workaround for CVE-2016-7437 is to monitor audit logs manually and adjust user permissions to limit access.

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