CVE-2023-40623 (GCVE-0-2023-40623)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-09-12 02:02 – Updated: 2024-09-25 15:28
VLAI
Title
Arbitrary File Delete via Directory Junction in SAP BusinessObjects Suite(installer)
Summary
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.
Severity
6.2 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2024-09-25 15:04 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-1386 - Insecure Operation on Windows Junction / Mount Point
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Suite (Installer) Affected: 420
Affected: 430
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