CVE-2016-3685
Severity CVSS v4.0:
Pending analysis
Type:
CWE-255
Credentials Management
Publication date:
14/12/2016
Last modified:
12/04/2025
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.
Impact
Base Score 3.x
4.70
Severity 3.x
MEDIUM
Base Score 2.0
1.90
Severity 2.0
LOW
Vulnerable products and versions
| CPE | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:sap:download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.1.142 (including) | |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
To consult the complete list of CPE names with products and versions, see this page
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryption
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threaded
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryption
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threaded



