CVE-2023-37490

Binary hijack in SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (Installer)

Description

SAP Business Objects Installer - versions 420, 430, allows an authenticated attacker within the network to overwrite an executable file created in a temporary directory during the installation process. On replacing this executable with a malicious file, an attacker can completely compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system

Category

7.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (Installer)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://me.sap.com/notes/3317710 permissions required
https://www.sap.com/documents/2022/02/fa865ea4-167e-0010-bca6-c68f7e60039b.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37490?
CVE-2023-37490 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37490?
To fix CVE-2023-37490, 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-2023-37490 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37490 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37490?
CVE-2023-37490 affects SAP_SE SAP BusinessObjects Business Intelligence (Installer).
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