CVE-2018-2458 : Security Advisory and Response

CVE-2018-2458 was published on September 11, 2018, by SAP. It affects SAP Business One versions 9.2 and 9.3, potentially leading to unauthorized access to restricted information.

Understanding CVE-2018-2458

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in SAP Business One, specifically related to Crystal Report connections.

What is CVE-2018-2458?

Under specific conditions, the insecure connection type of Crystal Report in SAP Business One versions 9.2 and 9.3 may allow unauthorized access to restricted data.

The Impact of CVE-2018-2458

The vulnerability could enable attackers to view sensitive information that should be protected, posing a risk to data confidentiality and integrity.

Technical Details of CVE-2018-2458

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from the insecure configuration of Crystal Report connections in SAP Business One, versions 9.2 and 9.3, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: SAP Business One
Vendor: SAP
Affected Versions: 9.2, 9.3

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging the insecure connection type of Crystal Report in the affected SAP Business One versions.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address CVE-2018-2458 and enhance security, consider the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Secure Crystal Report connections in SAP Business One to prevent unauthorized access.
Regularly monitor and audit access to sensitive information.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement strong authentication mechanisms for accessing critical data.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by SAP to secure the Crystal Report connections and mitigate the vulnerability.