CVE-2020-6186: High severity SAP Host Agent vulnerability

Published Feb 12, 2020
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SAP Host Agent=7.21

Event History

Feb 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

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

2

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'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6186?

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

4

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

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

5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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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