CVE-2016-6150

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: August 05, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138453/SAP-HANA-DB-Encryption-Issue.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/96
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92064
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://layersevensecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Layer-Seven-Security_SAP-Security-Notes_January-2016.pdf
Source: cve@mitre.org
Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-potential-wrong-encryption
Source: cve@mitre.org
Permissions Required Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138453/SAP-HANA-DB-Encryption-Issue.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/96
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92064
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://layersevensecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Layer-Seven-Security_SAP-Security-Notes_January-2016.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Technical Description Third Party Advisory
https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-potential-wrong-encryption
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Permissions Required Third Party Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.8%
83th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

sap

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