CVE-2020-6295 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2020-6295 affecting SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise version 16.0. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this Information Disclosure vulnerability.
SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise version 16.0 allows attackers to access encrypted sensitive information through publicly readable log files, potentially leading to Information Disclosure.
Understanding CVE-2020-6295
This CVE involves a vulnerability in SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise version 16.0 that could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data.
What is CVE-2020-6295?
Under specific conditions, attackers can exploit this vulnerability to access encrypted confidential information via publicly accessible log files, potentially compromising the installed Cockpit and leading to Information Disclosure.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6295
The vulnerability poses a high risk with a CVSS base score of 7.0, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data associated with the Cockpit.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6295
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The flaw in SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise version 16.0 allows attackers to view, modify, or disrupt data within the Cockpit, potentially leading to Information Disclosure.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Versions Affected: < 16.0
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Local
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6295 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Monitor and restrict access to log files containing sensitive information.
- Apply access controls to prevent unauthorized viewing or modification of Cockpit data.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise to address known vulnerabilities.
- Conduct security assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches provided by SAP to fix the vulnerability in version 16.0 of Adaptive Server Enterprise.