Vulnerability Description
The passwordCheck function in SAP Router 721 patch 117, 720 patch 411, 710 patch 029, and earlier terminates validation of a Route Permission Table entry password upon encountering the first incorrect character, which allows remote attackers to obtain passwords via a brute-force attack that relies on timing differences in responses to incorrect password guesses, aka a timing side-channel attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sap | Router | 710 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-8218
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-router-password-timing-attack
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32919
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531854/100/0/threaded
- https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1986895
- http://scn.sap.com/docs/DOC-8218
- http://www.coresecurity.com/advisories/sap-router-password-timing-attack
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32919
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531854/100/0/threaded
- https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1986895
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-0984?
CVE-2014-0984 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The passwordCheck function in SAP Router 721 patch 117, 720 patch 411, 710 patch 029, and earlier terminates validation of a Route Permission Table entry password upon encountering the first incorrect...
How severe is CVE-2014-0984?
CVE-2014-0984 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-0984?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sap Router.