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                       AL-2008.0005 -- AUSCERT ALERT
                             [Win][UNIX/Linux]
             SAP MaxDB Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
                              15 January 2008

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        AusCERT Alert Summary
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Product:              SAP MaxDB
Operating System:     UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
                      Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-0244
Member content until: Tuesday, February 12 2008

OVERVIEW:

        A vulnerability has been reported in SAP MaxDB 7.6.03 and prior
        which can result in the remote execution of arbitrary code.


IMPACT:

        The National Vulnerability Database [1], gives the following
        information regarding this vulnerability:

        o CVE-2008-0024: "SAP MaxDB 7.6.03 build 007 and earlier allows 
          remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via "&&" and other 
          shell metacharacters in exec_sdbinfo and other unspecified 
          commands, which are executed when MaxDB invokes cons.exe." [2]

        Exploits for this vulnerability have been published. 


MITIGATION:

        At the time of this publication there was no patch available to 
        correct this issue.

        Some mitigation steps administrators can take in the meantime
        include:

        o Restrict access to the database to the local network.
        o Be vigilant with log monitoring for any suspicious activity.


REFERENCES:

        [1] National Vulnerability Database
            http://nvd.nist.gov/

        [2] National Vulnerability Database (CVE-2008-0244)
            http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2008-0244

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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The University of Queensland
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