What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-6186.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6186?

The severity of CVE-2020-6186 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6186?

SAP Host Agent version 7.21 is affected by CVE-2020-6186.

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-6186?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-6186 is CWE-306.

How can I mitigate CVE-2020-6186?

To mitigate CVE-2020-6186, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of SAP Host Agent that is not affected by the vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6186?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-6186 in the SAP support portal and the SAP Community Network website.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-6186

high

7.5

CWE

306

12/2/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-6186

First published: Wed Feb 12 2020(Updated: )

SAP Host Agent, version 7.21, allows an attacker to cause a slowdown in processing of username/password-based authentication requests of the SAP Host Agent, leading to Denial of Service.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sap Host Agent	=7.21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-6186.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'SAP Host Agent version 7.21 allows an attacker to cause a slowdown in processing of username/password-based authentication requests'.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6186?
The severity of CVE-2020-6186 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6186?
SAP Host Agent version 7.21 is affected by CVE-2020-6186.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-6186?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-6186 by causing a slowdown in processing of username/password-based authentication requests of the SAP Host Agent, leading to Denial of Service.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-6186?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-6186 is CWE-306.
How can I mitigate CVE-2020-6186?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6186, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of SAP Host Agent that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-6186?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-6186 in the SAP support portal and the SAP Community Network website.

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