SAP SECURITY PATCH MONTH

SAP customers and administrators need to stay informed about the latest security updates and apply patches promptly to ensure the security and integrity of their systems. The presence of Critical HotNews and High Priority Notes underscores the significance of these updates in addressing vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited by malicious actors.

SAP BTP Security Services Integration Libraries and Programming Infrastructure, SAP Edge Integration Cell, node.js applications developed with SAP tools, SAP Application Interface Framework, SAP Web Dispatcher, Internet Communication Manager, and the Microsoft Edge browser extension are all critical components within SAP ecosystems. The vulnerabilities addressed in these patches cover a range of potential security threats, including privilege escalation, code injection, denial of service, and information disclosure.

SAP users should follow best practices for patch management, including thorough testing of patches in a non-production environment before applying them to the live systems. Regularly monitoring SAP Security Notes and promptly applying relevant patches are crucial steps in maintaining a robust and secure SAP landscape.

1 .Critical HotNews Notes:

- A significant update was SAP Security Note #3411067, which addressed a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in SAP BTP Security Services Integration Libraries and Programming Infrastructure with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 9.1

- SAP Security Note #3413475 patched an Escalation of Privileges vulnerability in the SAP Edge Integration Cell, also with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 9.1

- SAP Security Note #3412456 focused on existing node.js applications developed with SAP tools, recommending an upgrade of dependencies to newer, secure versions.

2. High Priority Notes:

- SAP Security Note #3411869, with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 8.4, addressed a Code Injection vulnerability in the SAP Application Interface Framework (File Adapter)

- SAP Security Note # 3350297 with a OS command injection vulnerability in SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA (IS-OIL). This is applicable for SAP systems where component IS-OIL is active.

. - SAP Security Note #3389917, with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 7.5, related to a potential Denial of Service (DoS) attack in SAP Web Dispatcher and Internet Communication Manager (ICM).

- SAP Security Note #3386378, with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) score of 7.4, patched an Information Disclosure vulnerability in the Microsoft Edge browser extension (SAP GUI connector).

3. Other SAP Notable Updates:

- SAP Security Note #3407617 required a manual correction for an Improper Authorization Check vulnerability in the SAP LT Replication (LTR) Server.

- Please also check vulnerabilities in SAP ICM and SAP Web Dispatcher, as detailed in SAP Security Note #3392626.

These patches are crucial for maintaining the security and integrity of SAP environments and protecting against various cybersecurity threats. SAP users and administrators need to review these notes in detail and apply the necessary patches to their systems.

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