CVE-2020-6338: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer RH File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated RH 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 RH 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 buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-6338?
CVE-2020-6338 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6338?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6338, ensure that all RH files are received from trusted sources before opening them.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-6338?
The impact of CVE-2020-6338 includes application crashes and temporary unavailability of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.
Which versions of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer are affected by CVE-2020-6338?
CVE-2020-6338 affects version 9 of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2020-6338?
CVE-2020-6338 is caused by improper input validation when opening manipulated RH files.