SAP Crystal Reports Connection String Processing Double Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
September 3rd, 2014
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of SAP Crystal Reports. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of RPT files. The issue lies in processing a connection string record. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.
Additional Details
SAP has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1999142
Disclosure Timeline
- 2014-03-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-09-03 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Aniway.Anyway@gmail.com
