What is CVE-2023-40623?

CVE-2023-40623 is a vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer versions 420 and 430 that allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under the temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files, potentially leading to the deletion of all operating system files.

How severe is CVE-2023-40623?

CVE-2023-40623 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).

What is the affected software in CVE-2023-40623?

The affected software in CVE-2023-40623 is SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer versions 420 and 430.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40623?

An attacker within the network can exploit CVE-2023-40623 by creating a directory under the temporary directory and linking it to a directory with operating system files.

What is the recommended action to fix CVE-2023-40623?

To fix CVE-2023-40623, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by SAP BusinessObjects.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-40623

high

7.1

CWE

1386

12/9/2023

25/9/2024

CVE-2023-40623: Arbitrary File Delete via Directory Junction in SAP BusinessObjects Suite(installer)

First published: Tue Sep 12 2023(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cna@sap.com cna@sap.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SAP BusinessObjects	=420
SAP BusinessObjects	=430

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What is CVE-2023-40623?
CVE-2023-40623 is a vulnerability in SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer versions 420 and 430 that allows an attacker within the network to create a directory under the temporary directory and link it to a directory with operating system files, potentially leading to the deletion of all operating system files.
How severe is CVE-2023-40623?
CVE-2023-40623 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).
What is the affected software in CVE-2023-40623?
The affected software in CVE-2023-40623 is SAP BusinessObjects Suite Installer versions 420 and 430.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40623?
An attacker within the network can exploit CVE-2023-40623 by creating a directory under the temporary directory and linking it to a directory with operating system files.
What is the recommended action to fix CVE-2023-40623?
To fix CVE-2023-40623, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches or updates provided by SAP BusinessObjects.

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