CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16687: Infoleak

First published: Tue Dec 12 2017(Updated: )

The user self-service tools of SAP HANA extended application services, classic user self-service, a part of SAP HANA Database versions 1.00 and 2.00, can be misused to enumerate valid and invalid user accounts. An unauthenticated user could use the error messages to determine if a given username is valid.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SAP HANA Database=1.00
SAP HANA Database=2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-16687?

    CVE-2017-16687 is a vulnerability in the user self-service tools of SAP HANA extended application services, classic user self-service, that allows an unauthenticated user to determine if a given username is valid.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-16687?

    CVE-2017-16687 has a severity value of 5.3, which is considered medium.

  • How can the user self-service tools of SAP HANA Database be misused?

    The user self-service tools of SAP HANA Database can be misused to enumerate valid and invalid user accounts.

  • Which versions of SAP HANA Database are affected by CVE-2017-16687?

    CVE-2017-16687 affects SAP HANA Database versions 1.00 and 2.00.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-16687?

    To fix CVE-2017-16687, it is recommended to apply the security patch provided by SAP.

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