CVE-2020-6331 Explained : Impact and Mitigation
Discover the impact of CVE-2020-6331 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, causing application crashes due to Improper Input Validation.
Understanding CVE-2020-6331
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability impacting versions below 9.
What is CVE-2020-6331?
- Vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version - 9
- Allows opening manipulated HPGL files from untrusted sources
- Results in application crashes and temporary unavailability
- Caused by Improper Input Validation
The Impact of CVE-2020-6331
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- User Interaction Required
- Low Availability Impact
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6331
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
- Opening manipulated HPGL files from untrusted sources
Mitigation and Prevention
Protective measures against CVE-2020-6331.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid opening HPGL files from untrusted sources
- Regularly update SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
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 for the Viewer