CVE-2020-6372 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis
Learn about CVE-2020-6372 affecting SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9. Discover the impact, technical details, and mitigation steps for this vulnerability.
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated PDF files from untrusted sources, leading to application crashes due to Improper Input Validation.
Understanding CVE-2020-6372
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability impacting versions below 9.
What is CVE-2020-6372?
This CVE involves a vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9, enabling users to open manipulated PDF files from untrusted sources, causing application crashes.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6372
- 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-2020-6372
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability details.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows users to open manipulated PDF files, leading to application crashes due to improper input validation.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
- Vendor: SAP SE
- Affected Versions: < 9
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability is exploited by opening manipulated PDF files from untrusted sources, triggering application crashes.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6372.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid opening PDF files from unknown or untrusted sources.
- Regularly update the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer to the latest version.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Implement proper input validation mechanisms in applications.
- Educate users on safe file handling practices.
Patching and Updates
Apply patches and updates provided by SAP to address the vulnerability.