CVE-2020-6373 : Security Advisory and Response
Discover the impact of CVE-2020-6373 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 PDF files from untrusted sources, leading to application crashes and temporary unavailability due to Improper Input Validation.
Understanding CVE-2020-6373
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability impacting versions below 9.
What is CVE-2020-6373?
This CVE involves a vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer that allows users to open manipulated PDF files from untrusted sources, causing application crashes and temporary unavailability.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6373
- CVSS Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Vector: Network
- Attack Complexity: Low
- User Interaction: Required
- Availability Impact: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: None
- Integrity Impact: None
- Privileges Required: None
- Scope: Unchanged
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6373
Vulnerability specifics and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability arises from improper input validation in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.
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, leading to application crashes.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to address and prevent the CVE.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Avoid opening PDF files from 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 fix the vulnerability.