What is the vulnerability CVE-2020-6208?

CVE-2020-6208 is a vulnerability in SAP Crystal Reports that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How does CVE-2020-6208 work?

CVE-2020-6208 relies on a use-after-free vulnerability in the parsing of RPT files in SAP Crystal Reports.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6208?

CVE-2020-6208 has a severity rating of 8.2, which is considered high.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6208?

SAP Crystal Reports versions 4.1 and 4.2 are affected by CVE-2020-6208.

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-6208?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-6208, it is recommended to update SAP Crystal Reports to a patched version provided by SAP.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-6208

high

8.2

CWE

416

10/3/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-6208: SAP Crystal Reports RPT File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Mar 10 2020(Updated: )

SAP Business Objects Business Intelligence Platform (Crystal Reports), versions- 4.1, 4.2, allows an attacker with basic authorization to inject code that can be executed by the application and thus allowing the attacker to control the behaviour of the application, leading to Remote Code Execution. Although the mode of attack is only Local, multiple applications can be impacted as a result of the vulnerability.

Credit: cna@sap.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sap Crystal Reports
Sap Crystal Reports	=4.1
Sap Crystal Reports	=4.2

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What is the vulnerability CVE-2020-6208?
CVE-2020-6208 is a vulnerability in SAP Crystal Reports that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How does CVE-2020-6208 work?
CVE-2020-6208 relies on a use-after-free vulnerability in the parsing of RPT files in SAP Crystal Reports.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6208?
CVE-2020-6208 has a severity rating of 8.2, which is considered high.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6208?
SAP Crystal Reports versions 4.1 and 4.2 are affected by CVE-2020-6208.
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-6208?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2020-6208, it is recommended to update SAP Crystal Reports to a patched version provided by SAP.

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