Vulnerability Details : CVE-2023-40623
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.
Products affected by CVE-2023-40623
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:420:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap:businessobjects:430:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2023-40623
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 32 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2023-40623
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.2
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H |
0.9
|
4.7
|
SAP SE | |
|
7.1
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H |
2.8
|
4.2
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2023-40623
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The product opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere.Assigned by: cna@sap.com (Primary)
References for CVE-2023-40623
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https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html
SAP Patch Day BlogVendor Advisory
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https://me.sap.com/notes/3317702
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