CVE-2016-6145 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can enumerate database users by observing distinct error messages during failed login attempts when specific configuration options are disabled.

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-2016-6145?

CVE-2016-6145 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Aug 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The SQL interface in SAP HANA DB 1.00.091.00.1418659308 provides different error messages for failed login attempts depending on whether the username exists and is locked when the detailed_error_on_connect option is not supported or is configured as "False," which allows remote attackers to enumerate database users via a series of login attempts, aka SAP Security Note 2216869.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-6145?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Hana Db.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6145?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-6145 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-6145 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-6145 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2fg-8wxh-cg49.

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