High severity8.1NVD Advisory· Published Aug 5, 2016· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-6144
CVE-2016-6144
Description
The SQL interface in SAP HANA before Revision 102 does not limit the number of login attempts for the SYSTEM user when the password_lock_for_system_user is not supported or is configured as "False," which makes it easier for remote attackers to bypass authentication via a brute force attack, aka SAP Security Note 2216869.
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References
5- www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-componentsnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attacknvdPermissions Required
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.htmlnvd
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91nvd
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