CVE-2020-6350 : What You Need to Know

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

Understanding CVE-2020-6350

This CVE involves a vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.

What is CVE-2020-6350?

The vulnerability allows users to open manipulated BMP files from untrusted sources, causing application crashes.
The issue stems from improper input validation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6350

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

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6350

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Opening manipulated BMP files from untrusted sources crashes the application.
Restarting the application is required to restore functionality.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Users opening manipulated BMP files trigger the vulnerability.
Lack of proper input validation leads to application crashes.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect systems from CVE-2020-6350 with the following measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

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

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement proper input validation mechanisms.
Educate users on safe file handling practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches or updates provided by SAP to address the vulnerability.