CVE-2020-6356: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer BMP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 09 2020(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cna@sap.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer | =9 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6356?
CVE-2020-6356 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to crash the application.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6356?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6356, avoid opening manipulated BMP files from untrusted sources and consider updating to the latest version of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.
What versions of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer are affected by CVE-2020-6356?
CVE-2020-6356 specifically affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.
What kind of attack does CVE-2020-6356 facilitate?
CVE-2020-6356 facilitates application crashes through improper input validation of BMP files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-6356?
A potential workaround for CVE-2020-6356 is to carefully screen BMP files received from untrusted sources before opening them.
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