CVE-2020-6372: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer PDF File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated PDF 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 PDF 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-6372?
The severity of CVE-2020-6372 is considered moderate due to the potential for application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6372?
To fix CVE-2020-6372, update the SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer to the latest version provided by SAP.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2020-6372?
CVE-2020-6372 is caused by improper input validation allowing the application to crash when opening manipulated PDF files.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-6372?
Users of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9 are affected by CVE-2020-6372.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2020-6372?
The potential impact of CVE-2020-6372 is application instability, leading to crashes and requiring a restart.