CVE-2016-6143 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Apr 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in SAP HANA database via audit log vectors, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-6143?

CVE-2016-6143 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SAP HANA DB 1.00.73.00.389160 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving the audit logs, aka SAP Security Note 2170806.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6143?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Hana.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6143?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6143 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2016-6143 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6143 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vmhw-jc5r-vv65.