CVE-2020-6355 : 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-2020-6355

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

What is CVE-2020-6355?

This CVE involves a vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer that allows users to open manipulated TGA files from untrusted sources, causing application crashes.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6355

The vulnerability results in the application becoming temporarily unavailable until the user restarts it, affecting availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6355

Details on the vulnerability and its implications.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from improper input validation when processing TGA files, leading to application crashes.

Affected Systems and Versions

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

Exploitation Mechanism

Attack Complexity: Low
Attack Vector: Network
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid opening TGA files from untrusted sources
Implement file validation mechanisms

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update the application
Train users on safe file handling practices

Patching and Updates

Apply patches provided by SAP to fix the vulnerability.