CVE-2016-6144 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Reference

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

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction Required

NONE

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

HIGH

Base Severity

8.1