CVE-2016-3685
Description
SAP Download Manager 2.1.142 and earlier generates an encryption key from a small key space on Windows and Mac systems, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information by leveraging knowledge of a hardcoded key in the program code and a computer BIOS serial number, aka SAP Security Note 2282338.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| macos | - | not-affected | |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| sap | download_manager | {"endIncluding":"2.1.142"} | |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryption
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threaded
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryption
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threaded
CWEs
CWE-255 CWE-798
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.