SAP NetWeaver BW – XML External Entity Vulnerability
Publish date: July 13, 2016
Severity: CRITICAL
DESCRIPTION
XXE vulnerability in SAP BW can lead to arbitrary file reading or an SMBRelay attack. By exploiting this vulnerability, an internal or external attacker will be able to access any files located in the SAP server file system. With the help of this access it is possible to obtain sensitive technical and business-related information stored in the vulnerable SAP system.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005576
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