CVE-2020-6227: Input Validation

Published Apr 14, 2020

Updated

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (CMS / Auditing issues), version 4.2, allows attacker to send specially crafted GIOP packets to several services due to Improper Input Validation, allowing to forge additional entries in GLF log files.

Affected Software

1 affected component

SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence platform=4.2

Event History

Apr 14, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:19 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:19 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·07:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-6227.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6227?

The severity of CVE-2020-6227 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

What is the affected software?

The affected software is SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform version 4.2.

How does CVE-2020-6227 allow an attacker to exploit the system?

CVE-2020-6227 allows an attacker to send specially crafted GIOP packets to several services due to Improper Input Validation, allowing them to forge additional entries in GLF log files.

Are there any available fixes or patches for CVE-2020-6227?

Yes, SAP has released patches and mitigation steps. Please refer to the SAP support portal for more information.