# CVE-2014-8315: polestar\_xml.jsp in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 build 882 replies with different timing depending on if a connection can be made, wh

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-10-16 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

polestar_xml.jsp in SAP BusinessObjects Explorer 14.0.5 build 882 replies with different timing depending on if a connection can be made, which allows remote attackers to conduct port scanning attacks via a host name and port in the cms parameter.

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## References

- https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1908562
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Oct/48
- http://www.csnc.ch/misc/files/advisories/CSNC-2013-016_SAP_BusinessObjects_Explorer_Port-Scanning.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70382
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96935
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/533672/100/0/threaded

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