CVE-2016-3685

Public Exploit

Description

SAP Download Manager 2.1.142 and earlier generates an encryption key from a small key space on Windows and Mac systems, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information by leveraging knowledge of a hardcoded key in the program code and a computer BIOS serial number, aka SAP Security Note 2282338.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory coresecurity.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryption third party advisory exploit technical description
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.html third party advisory exploit technical description
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3685?
CVE-2016-3685 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-3685?
To fix CVE-2016-3685, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-3685 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-3685 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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