CVE-2021-21452: Input Validation

Published Jan 12, 2021

Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer=9

Event History

Jan 12, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:38 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:38 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21452?

CVE-2021-21452 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to crash the application.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21452?

To mitigate CVE-2021-21452, avoid opening GIF files from untrusted sources and ensure your software is updated to the latest version.

What types of applications are affected by CVE-2021-21452?

CVE-2021-21452 specifically affects SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer version 9.

What is the impact of CVE-2021-21452?

The impact of CVE-2021-21452 is that the application will crash and become temporarily unavailable until restarted.

What causes CVE-2021-21452?

CVE-2021-21452 is caused by improper input validation when processing manipulated GIF files.