CVE-2016-6144

Description

The SQL interface in SAP HANA before Revision 102 does not limit the number of login attempts for the SYSTEM user when the password_lock_for_system_user is not supported or is configured as "False," which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a brute force attack, aka SAP Security Note 2216869.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory onapsis.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack permissions required
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065 third party advisory vdb entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91 mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6144?
CVE-2016-6144 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6144?
To fix CVE-2016-6144, 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-2016-6144 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6144 is being actively exploited. 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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