CVE-2020-6335: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer HPGL File Parsing hpgl Plugin Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2020
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Updated

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a 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.

Other sources

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 within the hpgl plugin. 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer=9

Event History

Sep 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:22 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6335?

CVE-2020-6335 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the application.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6335?

To fix CVE-2020-6335, ensure that users do not open HPGL files from untrusted sources.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2020-6335?

CVE-2020-6335 specifically affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2020-6335 represent?

CVE-2020-6335 represents an improper input validation issue leading to application crashes.

5

What impact does CVE-2020-6335 have on users?

Users will experience application instability, requiring a restart after encountering CVE-2020-6335.

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