CVE-2020-6321 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover the impact of CVE-2020-6321 on SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer. Learn about the vulnerability, affected systems, and mitigation steps to secure your environment.
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated U3D files from untrusted sources, causing application crashes due to Improper Input Validation.
Understanding CVE-2020-6321
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability impacting versions below 9.
What is CVE-2020-6321?
- Vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version - 9
- Allows opening manipulated U3D files from untrusted sources
- Results in application crashes and temporary unavailability
- Caused by Improper Input Validation
The Impact of CVE-2020-6321
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Availability Impact: Low
- No Confidentiality or Integrity Impact
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6321
Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Improper Input Validation issue in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Versions Affected: < 9
Exploitation Mechanism
- User opens manipulated U3D file from untrusted sources
- Application crashes and becomes temporarily unavailable
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-6321 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid opening U3D files from untrusted sources
- Regularly restart the application
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement proper input validation mechanisms
- Educate users on safe file handling practices
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches and updates provided by SAP