CVE-2020-6339: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer BMP File Parsing Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated BMP 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 BMP 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-2020-6339?
CVE-2020-6339 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
What causes the vulnerability CVE-2020-6339?
CVE-2020-6339 is caused by improper input validation when handling manipulated BMP files.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6339?
To fix CVE-2020-6339, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches provided by SAP for version 9 of the software.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-6339?
CVE-2020-6339 affects users of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-6339?
Exploiting CVE-2020-6339 can lead to application crashes, making it temporarily unavailable until restarted.