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CVE-2016-6144

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_fo…

Published 10 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
8.1
v3.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
3.8%
percentile 90%
Public exploits
0
none known

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.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

3.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD3.08.1CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD2.04.3AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Classification

Weakness

References

  • onapsis.com /research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack · x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
  • onapsis.com /blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components · x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/92065 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • seclists.org /fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91 · mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC, x_transferred
  • packetstormsecurity.com /files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html · x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred

Sources

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