CVE-2020-6348: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer GIF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated GIF 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 GIF files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a memory corruption condition. 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-2020-6348?
CVE-2020-6348 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.
How does CVE-2020-6348 affect users?
CVE-2020-6348 affects users by allowing them to crash the application when opening a manipulated GIF file from untrusted sources.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6348?
To fix CVE-2020-6348, ensure that you are using the updated version of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, which addresses the vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2020-6348?
Users of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9 are impacted by CVE-2020-6348.
What causes the issue in CVE-2020-6348?
The issue in CVE-2020-6348 is caused by improper input validation when opening manipulated GIF files.