CVE-2016-3640

Name: CVE-2016-3640
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T14:59:07.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3640 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Extended Application Services (aka XS or XS Engine) in SAP HANA DB 1.00.091.00.1418659308 allows local users to obtain sensitive password information via vectors related to passwords in Web Dispatcher trace files, aka SAP Security Note 2148905.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Extended Application Services (aka XS or XS Engine) in SAP HANA DB 1.00.091.00.1418659308 allows local users to obtain sensitive password information via vectors related to passwords in Web Dispatcher trace files, aka SAP Security Note 2148905.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Hana Db	1.00.091.00.14186593

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92068Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://layersevensecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Layer-Seven-Security_SAP-Security-Notes_August-2015.pdfTechnical Description
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/analyzing-sap-security-notes-august-2015-editionThird Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-password-disclosurePermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92068Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://layersevensecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Layer-Seven-Security_SAP-Security-Notes_August-2015.pdfTechnical Description
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/analyzing-sap-security-notes-august-2015-editionThird Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-password-disclosurePermissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3640?

How severe is CVE-2016-3640?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3640 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3640?

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Source: NVD / NIST