CVE-2020-26817: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer HPGL File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows an user to open manipulated HPGL file received from untrusted sources which results in crashing of the application and becoming temporarily unavailable until the user restarts the application, this is caused due to Improper Input Validation.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of HPGL files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated data structure. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-26817?
CVE-2020-26817 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to crash the application.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26817?
To fix CVE-2020-26817, ensure you prompt users to avoid opening untrusted HPGL files.
What is affected by CVE-2020-26817?
CVE-2020-26817 affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-26817?
Exploiting CVE-2020-26817 can lead to application crashes and unavailability until a restart.
Who is impacted by CVE-2020-26817?
Users of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9 who open manipulated HPGL files from untrusted sources are impacted by CVE-2020-26817.