What is the severity of CVE-2016-3684?

The severity of CVE-2016-3684 is classified as high due to the use of a hardcoded encryption key that compromises sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3684?

To fix CVE-2016-3684, users should upgrade to a later version of SAP Download Manager that does not utilize a hardcoded encryption key.

What type of data is affected by CVE-2016-3684?

CVE-2016-3684 affects sensitive configuration information stored by SAP Download Manager.

Who is impacted by CVE-2016-3684?

Any users of SAP Download Manager versions 2.1.142 and earlier are impacted by CVE-2016-3684.

Can CVE-2016-3684 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2016-3684 requires context-dependent access, making it potentially exploitative by authenticated users who know the hardcoded key.

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CVE-2016-3684

medium

4.7

14/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-3684

First published: Wed Dec 14 2016(Updated: )

SAP Download Manager 2.1.142 and earlier uses a hardcoded encryption key to protect stored data, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information by leveraging knowledge of this key, aka SAP Security Note 2282338.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
SAP Download Manager	<=2.1.142
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3684?
The severity of CVE-2016-3684 is classified as high due to the use of a hardcoded encryption key that compromises sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3684?
To fix CVE-2016-3684, users should upgrade to a later version of SAP Download Manager that does not utilize a hardcoded encryption key.
What type of data is affected by CVE-2016-3684?
CVE-2016-3684 affects sensitive configuration information stored by SAP Download Manager.
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-3684?
Any users of SAP Download Manager versions 2.1.142 and earlier are impacted by CVE-2016-3684.
Can CVE-2016-3684 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-3684 requires context-dependent access, making it potentially exploitative by authenticated users who know the hardcoded key.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3684?
The severity of CVE-2016-3684 is classified as high due to the use of a hardcoded encryption key that compromises sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3684?
To fix CVE-2016-3684, users should upgrade to a later version of SAP Download Manager that does not utilize a hardcoded encryption key.
What type of data is affected by CVE-2016-3684?
CVE-2016-3684 affects sensitive configuration information stored by SAP Download Manager.
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-3684?
Any users of SAP Download Manager versions 2.1.142 and earlier are impacted by CVE-2016-3684.
Can CVE-2016-3684 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-3684 requires context-dependent access, making it potentially exploitative by authenticated users who know the hardcoded key.