CVE-2016-6150

Name: CVE-2016-6150
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-05T14:59:24.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6150 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The multi-tenant database container feature in SAP HANA does not properly encrypt communications, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2233550.. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The multi-tenant database container feature in SAP HANA does not properly encrypt communications, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors, aka SAP Security Note 2233550.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.88%

85.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sap	Hana	All versions

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138453/SAP-HANA-DB-Encryption-Issue.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/96
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92064Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://layersevensecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Layer-Seven-Security_SAP-Security-Notes_January-2016.pdfTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-potential-wrong-encryptionPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138453/SAP-HANA-DB-Encryption-Issue.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/96
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92064Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://layersevensecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Layer-Seven-Security_SAP-Security-Notes_January-2016.pdfTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-potential-wrong-encryptionPermissions Required, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6150?

How severe is CVE-2016-6150?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6150 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6150?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST