CVE-2020-6314 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Discover the impact of CVE-2020-6314 on SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer. Learn about the vulnerability, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated HPGL files from untrusted sources, leading to application crashes due to Improper Input Validation.
Understanding CVE-2020-6314
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability impacting versions below 9.
What is CVE-2020-6314?
The vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer allows users to open manipulated HPGL files from untrusted sources, causing application crashes.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6314
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Availability Impact: Low
- The application becomes temporarily unavailable until restarted.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6314
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
- Improper Input Validation leads to application crashes.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Versions Affected: < 9
Exploitation Mechanism
- Opening manipulated HPGL files from untrusted sources.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6314.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid opening HPGL files from untrusted sources.
- Apply security patches provided by SAP.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer software.
- Educate users on safe file handling practices.
Patching and Updates
- Install the latest updates and security patches from SAP.