CVE-2020-6315 : What You Need to Know

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version 9, allows an attacker to send a manipulated file to the victim, leading to sensitive information leakage when loaded into the viewer.

Understanding CVE-2020-6315

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability impacting versions below 9.

What is CVE-2020-6315?

The CVE-2020-6315 vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9 enables attackers to exploit manipulated files, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information upon loading the malicious file into the viewer.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6315

The vulnerability can lead to Information Disclosure, potentially exposing confidential data to unauthorized parties.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6315

The technical aspects of the CVE-2020-6315 vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

CVSS Score: 5.7 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity: Low
User Interaction: Required
Confidentiality Impact: High
Integrity Impact: None
Privileges Required: None
Scope: Unchanged
Vector String: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
Vendor: SAP SE
Vulnerable Versions: < 9

Exploitation Mechanism

The attacker sends a manipulated file to the victim, triggering information leakage when the victim loads the file into the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-6315.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer to a version above 9.
Avoid opening files from untrusted sources.
Monitor for any unusual file behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and apply security patches.
Conduct security awareness training to recognize phishing attempts.

Patching and Updates

Apply the latest patches and updates provided by SAP to address the vulnerability.