CVE-2020-6349: 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-2020-6349?
CVE-2020-6349 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to crash the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer application.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6349?
To remediate CVE-2020-6349, ensure that your SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version is updated to the latest security patch.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-6349?
The impact of CVE-2020-6349 includes application crashes and temporary unavailability when opening manipulated GIF files.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-6349?
CVE-2020-6349 affects users of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.
What causes CVE-2020-6349?
CVE-2020-6349 is caused by improper input validation of GIF files from untrusted sources.