CVE-2016-6145

Description

The SQL interface in SAP HANA DB 1.00.091.00.1418659308 provides different error messages for failed login attempts depending on whether the username exists and is locked when the detailed_error_on_connect option is not supported or is configured as "False," which allows remote attackers to enumerate database users via a series of login attempts, aka SAP Security Note 2216869.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory onapsis.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92346 vdb entry
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/92 third party advisory mailing list
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138444/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.091.00.1418659308-Information-Disclosure.html
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-user-information-disclosure permissions required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6145?
CVE-2016-6145 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-6145?
To fix CVE-2016-6145, 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-2016-6145 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-6145 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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