CVE-2016-6142

Name: CVE-2016-6142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T16:59:02.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6142 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 (NewDB100_REL) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary audit trail fields into the SYSLOG via vectors related to the SQL protocol, aka SAP Security Note 2197459.. EPSS estimates a 2.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 (NewDB100_REL) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary audit trail fields into the SYSLOG via vectors related to the SQL protocol, aka SAP Security Note 2197459.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.89%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Hana	1.00.73.00.389160

References

http://onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-arbitrary-audit-injection-sql-protocolThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138441/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SAP-Protocol-Audit-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/89Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92566Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-arbitrary-audit-injection-sql-protocolThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138441/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SAP-Protocol-Audit-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/89Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92566Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6142?

SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 (NewDB100_REL) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary audit trail fields into the SYSLOG via vectors related to the SQL protocol, aka SAP Security Note 2197459.

How severe is CVE-2016-6142?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6142 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6142?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6142?

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Source: NVD / NIST