CVE-2017-16687

Description

The user self-service tools of SAP HANA extended application services, classic user self-service, a part of SAP HANA Database versions 1.00 and 2.00, can be misused to enumerate valid and invalid user accounts. An unauthenticated user could use the error messages to determine if a given username is valid.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.51%
Vendor Advisory sap.com Vendor Advisory sap.com
Affected: SAP SAP HANA extended application services
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blogs.sap.com/2017/12/12/sap-security-patch-day-december-2017/ vendor advisory
https://launchpad.support.sap.com/#/notes/2549983 permissions required vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102152 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16687?
CVE-2017-16687 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-16687?
To fix CVE-2017-16687, 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-2017-16687 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-16687 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-16687?
CVE-2017-16687 affects SAP SAP HANA extended application services.
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