CVE-2014-8309

Description

SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 and BusinessObjects XI (BOXI) R2 and 3.1 generates error messages for a failed logon attempt with different time delays depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via SecEnterprise authentication requests to the Session web service.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.49%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2001109 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96874 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533647/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/42 mailing list
http://www.onapsis.com/resources/get.php?resid=adv_onapsis-2014-029
http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-8218 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70304 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-8309?
CVE-2014-8309 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-8309?
To fix CVE-2014-8309, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2014-8309 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-8309 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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