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CVE-2016-3685

4.7 · MEDIUM

SAP Download Manager 2.1.142 and earlier generates an encryption key from a small key space on Windows and Mac systems, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive configuration in…

Published Dec 14, 2016CWE-255EPSS 0.28%

Overview

CVE-2016-3685 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

SAP Download Manager 2.1.142 and earlier generates an encryption key from a small key space on Windows and Mac systems, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information by leveraging knowledge of a hardcoded key in the program code and a computer BIOS serial number, aka SAP Security Note 2282338.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryptionRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threadedRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryptionRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3685?

CVE-2016-3685 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-3685?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-3685?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-3685?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-3685 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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