CVE-2020-6373: 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-2020-6373?
CVE-2020-6373 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6373?
To mitigate CVE-2020-6373, users should avoid opening untrusted PDF files in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.
Who is affected by CVE-2020-6373?
Users of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9 are affected by CVE-2020-6373.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6373?
CVE-2020-6373 is an improper input validation vulnerability.
What can happen if CVE-2020-6373 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2020-6373 can lead to application crashes and temporary unavailability until a restart.