CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2023-29187: DLL Hijacking vulnerability in SapSetup (Software Installation Program)

First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )

A Windows user with basic user authorization can exploit a DLL hijacking attack in SapSetup (Software Installation Program) - version 9.0, resulting in a privilege escalation running code as administrator of the very same Windows PC. A successful attack depends on various preconditions beyond the attackers control.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP ERP (SAP S/4HANA)=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29187?

    CVE-2023-29187 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation on Windows systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-29187?

    To fix CVE-2023-29187, users should update to the latest version of SAP Setup that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-29187?

    CVE-2023-29187 affects Windows users running SAP Setup version 9.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2023-29187 involve?

    CVE-2023-29187 involves a DLL hijacking attack that allows for privilege escalation.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-29187?

    Exploiting CVE-2023-29187 can allow an attacker to execute code with administrator privileges on the affected Windows PC.

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