CVE-2020-6361: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer RLE File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 9, 2020
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Updated

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated RLE files 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.

Other sources

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 RLE 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.

ZDI

Affected Software

2 affected components
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer=9
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer

Event History

Sep 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:22 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6361?

CVE-2020-6361 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for application crash and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6361?

To fix CVE-2020-6361, ensure that you only open RLE files from trusted sources and monitor for any software updates from SAP.

3

What application is affected by CVE-2020-6361?

CVE-2020-6361 affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-6361?

The impact of CVE-2020-6361 is that it can cause the application to crash, leading to temporary unavailability.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2020-6361?

Currently, the primary workaround for CVE-2020-6361 is to avoid opening manipulated RLE files from untrusted sources.

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