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.
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/3311624 | permissions required |
| https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html | vendor advisory |