Vulnerability in SAP Hana
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_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.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.038 (89.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 90th percentile — 89.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.038 · newest: 0.038 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-a… (Permissions Required)
- www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-comp… (Third Party Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91 (mailing-list)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-…
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6144?
- CVE-2016-6144 is a high-severity vulnerability in SAP Hana, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2016-08-05.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6144?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-6144 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.