Medium severity4.7NVD Advisory· Published Dec 14, 2016· Updated May 6, 2026
CVE-2016-3685
CVE-2016-3685
Description
SAP Download Manager 2.1.142 and earlier generates an encryption key from a small key space on Windows and Mac systems, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information by leveraging knowledge of a hardcoded key in the program code and a computer BIOS serial number, aka SAP Security Note 2282338.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
4- packetstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.htmlnvdExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryptionnvdExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threadednvd
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