CVE-2020-6357 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Discover the impact of CVE-2020-6357 on SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer. Learn about the vulnerability, affected versions, and mitigation steps to secure your systems.
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated U3D files from untrusted sources, leading to application crashes and temporary unavailability due to Improper Input Validation.
Understanding CVE-2020-6357
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability impacting versions below 9.
What is CVE-2020-6357?
- Vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version - 9
- Allows opening manipulated U3D files from untrusted sources
- Results in application crashes and temporary unavailability
- Caused by Improper Input Validation
The Impact of CVE-2020-6357
- 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-2020-6357
Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Improper Input Validation issue in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
- Allows opening manipulated U3D files
- Leads to application crashes and temporary unavailability
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Versions Affected: < 9
Exploitation Mechanism
- User opens manipulated U3D file from untrusted sources
- Application crashes and becomes temporarily unavailable
Mitigation and Prevention
Protective measures and steps to address the vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid opening U3D files from untrusted sources
- Implement file validation mechanisms
- Regularly update the application
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct security training for users
- Employ secure coding practices
- Monitor for similar vulnerabilities
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by SAP
- Stay informed about security advisories