CVE-2016-6144

Name: CVE-2016-6144
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T14:59:15.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6144 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.84%

88.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Hana	<= 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/92065Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-componentsThird Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attackPermissions Required
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/92065Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-componentsThird Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attackPermissions Required

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6144?

How severe is CVE-2016-6144?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6144 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6144?

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Source: NVD / NIST