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CVE-2016-3685

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.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.7, requiring local system access to exploit but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from sap, from apple, from microsoft organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2016-12-14T22:59:02.773

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 4.7 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Access Vector: LOCAL
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: NONE
Availability Impact: NONE

Exploitability Score

3.4

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-255
CWE-798

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	sap	download_manager	≤ 2.1.142	Yes
Operating System	apple	macos	-	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows	-	No

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.html Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryption Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threaded ([email protected])
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136172/SAP-Download-Manager-2.1.142-Weak-Encryption.html Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Mar/20 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-download-manager-password-weak-encryption Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537746/100/0/threaded (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For sap's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.