CVE-2020-6348 : Security Advisory and Response

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

Understanding CVE-2020-6348

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

What is CVE-2020-6348?

Vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version - 9
Allows opening manipulated GIF files from untrusted sources
Results in application crashes and temporary unavailability

The Impact of CVE-2020-6348

CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Availability Impact: Low
No Confidentiality or Integrity Impact

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6348

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 GIF 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 GIF files from untrusted sources
Restart the application if it crashes

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the application to the latest version
Educate users on safe file handling practices

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by SAP to fix the vulnerability