CVE-2022-39805: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 11, 2022
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Updated

Due to lack of proper memory management, when a victim opens a manipulated Computer Graphics Metafile (.cgm, CgmTranslator.exe) file received from untrusted sources in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author - version 9, it is possible that a Remote Code Execution can be triggered when payload forces a stack-based overflow or a re-use of dangling pointer which refers to overwritten space in memory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author=9.0

Event History

Oct 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-39805?

CVE-2022-39805 is a vulnerability that allows remote code execution in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author version 9 due to lack of proper memory management when opening a manipulated Computer Graphics Metafile (.cgm) file received from untrusted sources.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39805?

CVE-2022-39805 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

3

How does CVE-2022-39805 occur?

CVE-2022-39805 occurs due to a lack of proper memory management when opening manipulated .cgm files in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author version 9.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2022-39805?

SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Author version 9 is affected by CVE-2022-39805.

5

How can remote code execution be triggered in CVE-2022-39805?

Remote code execution can be triggered in CVE-2022-39805 when a victim opens a manipulated .cgm file received from untrusted sources.

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