CVE-2016-6144
Description
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.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| sap | hana | {"endIncluding":"1.00.73.00.389160"} | |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065
- https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components
- https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065
- https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components
- https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack
CWEs
CWE-284
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.