CVE-2020-6374 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated Jupiter Tessallation(.jt) file received from untrusted sources, causing the application to crash and become temporarily unavailable until restarted due to Improper Input Validation.

Understanding CVE-2020-6374

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer is affected by a vulnerability that can be exploited by opening manipulated files, resulting in application crashes.

What is CVE-2020-6374?

This CVE refers to a vulnerability in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9 that allows users to open manipulated files, leading to application crashes.

The Impact of CVE-2020-6374

The vulnerability can cause the application to crash and become temporarily unavailable until restarted, impacting user experience and productivity.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-6374

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability arises from improper input validation, enabling users to open manipulated files that trigger 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
Availability Impact: Low
Base Score: 4.3 (Medium Severity)
User Interaction: Required

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-6374.

Immediate Steps to Take

Avoid opening files from untrusted sources
Regularly update the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement proper input validation mechanisms
Educate users on file security best practices

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by SAP to address the vulnerability