CVE-2020-6335 : What You Need to Know

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-2020-6335

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

What is CVE-2020-6335?

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-2020-6335

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-2020-6335

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 HPGL files from untrusted sources
Application crashes and becomes temporarily unavailable

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-6335 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid opening HPGL files from untrusted sources
Regularly restart the application to mitigate impact

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement proper input validation mechanisms
Keep software up to date with security patches
Educate users on safe file handling practices

Patching and Updates

Apply vendor-supplied patches promptly to fix the vulnerability