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CVE-2016-6144 (GCVE-0-2016-6144)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2016-08-05 14:00 – Updated: 2024-08-06 01:22
VLAI
Summary
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.
CWE
  • n/a
Date Public
2016-07-21 00:00
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