CVE-2023-40623

Arbitrary File Delete via Directory Junction in SAP BusinessObjects Suite(installer)

Published Sep 12, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 6.2 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-45179 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.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
sap
Published
Updated
Sep 25, 2024, 3:28 PM
Reserved
Aug 17, 2023, 6:10 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 12, 2023, 3:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:18 AM