CVE-2020-6374: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer JT File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2020
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Updated

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows a user to open manipulated Jupiter Tessallation(.jt) 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.

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 JT files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read before the start 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
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer=9

Event History

Oct 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 25, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:22 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6374?

The severity of CVE-2020-6374 is classified as medium as it causes application crashes when opening manipulated files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-6374?

To fix CVE-2020-6374, ensure that you only open .jt files from trusted sources and update to the latest version of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer if available.

3

What version is affected by CVE-2020-6374?

CVE-2020-6374 affects version 9 of SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6374?

CVE-2020-6374 is a denial of service vulnerability that affects application stability.

5

Can CVE-2020-6374 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-6374 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a maliciously crafted .jt file from an untrusted source.

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