CVE-2020-6343 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-6343 affecting SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated EPS files from untrusted sources, leading to application crashes and temporary unavailability due to Improper Input Validation.
Understanding CVE-2020-6343
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability impacting versions below 9.
What is CVE-2020-6343?
This CVE involves a vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9, enabling users to open manipulated EPS files from untrusted sources, causing application crashes and temporary unavailability.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6343
- 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-2020-6343
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows users to open manipulated EPS files, leading to application crashes and temporary unavailability due to Improper Input Validation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Affected Versions: < 9
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited by opening manipulated EPS files from untrusted sources, triggering application crashes.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect systems from CVE-2020-6343.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid opening EPS files from untrusted sources
- Apply security patches or updates from SAP
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
- Educate users on safe file handling practices
Patching and Updates
- Apply the latest patches and updates from SAP to mitigate the vulnerability.