CVE-2018-2494: High severity sap business application software vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2018
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Updated

Necessary authorization checks for an authenticated user, resulting in escalation of privileges, have been fixed in SAP Basis AS ABAP of SAP NetWeaver 700 to 750, from 750 onwards delivered as ABAP Platform.

Affected Software

5 affected components
SAP Business Application Software Integrated Solution>=7.00<=7.02
SAP Business Application Software Integrated Solution>=7.10<=7.30
SAP Business Application Software Integrated Solution>=7.50<=7.53
SAP Business Application Software Integrated Solution=7.31
SAP Business Application Software Integrated Solution=7.40

Event History

Dec 11, 2018
CVE Published
10:29 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-2494?

CVE-2018-2494 is a vulnerability in SAP Basis AS ABAP of SAP NetWeaver 700 to 750, from 750 onwards delivered as ABAP Platform, that allows an authenticated user to escalate their privileges.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2494?

CVE-2018-2494 has a severity level of high.

3

Which versions of SAP Business Application Software Integrated Solution are affected by CVE-2018-2494?

CVE-2018-2494 affects SAP Business Application Software Integrated Solution versions 7.00 to 7.02, 7.10 to 7.30, 7.50 to 7.53, 7.31, and 7.40.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-2494?

To fix CVE-2018-2494, you need to update SAP Basis AS ABAP to version 750 onwards delivered as ABAP Platform.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2494?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-2494 at the following references: [Link 1](https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2698996), [Link 2](https://wiki.scn.sap.com/wiki/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=508559699).

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