CVE-2020-6345 : What You Need to Know

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated TGA files from untrusted sources, leading to application crashes due to Improper Input Validation.

Understanding CVE-2020-6345

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

What is CVE-2020-6345?

Vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version - 9
Allows opening manipulated TGA files from untrusted sources
Results in application crashes and temporary unavailability
Caused by Improper Input Validation

The Impact of CVE-2020-6345

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-2020-6345

Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Improper Input Validation issue in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
Allows opening manipulated TGA files, leading to application crashes

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

User opens manipulated TGA file from untrusted sources
Application crashes and becomes temporarily unavailable

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid opening TGA files from untrusted sources
Restart the application if it crashes

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
Implement proper input validation mechanisms

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by SAP for the Viewer