# CVE-2016-6144: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-08-05 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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

- https://www.onapsis.com/research/security-advisories/sap-hana-system-user-brute-force-attack
- https://www.onapsis.com/blog/onapsis-publishes-15-advisories-sap-hana-and-building-components
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92065
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Aug/91
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138443/SAP-HANA-DB-1.00.73.00.389160-SYSTEM-User-Brute-Force.html

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