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CVE-2020-26817: SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer, version - 9, allows an user to open manipulated HPGL file received from un...

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

MediumCVSS 4.3Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

This flaw can crash SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer when a user opens a manipulated HPGL file from an untrusted source. The documented impact is temporary unavailability of the application until restart, with no stated data theft or data modification impact.

Executive priority

Treat this as a moderate operational-risk issue. It can interrupt affected users but the cited sources do not indicate data compromise, privilege escalation, or active exploitation.

Technical view

CVE-2020-26817 is an improper input validation issue in SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer. The source bundle identifies affected versions as below 9, though the description wording is ambiguous. Exploitation requires user interaction with a crafted HPGL file and results in low availability impact only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer is installed and users receive or open HPGL files from external or untrusted parties.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates no privileges are required, user interaction is required, and the impact is limited to application availability.

Researcher notes

The evidence supports a denial-of-service condition through crafted HPGL parsing. Public details are limited; avoid assuming broader memory corruption impact, exploit availability, or specific patch mechanics beyond SAP guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Review SAP Note 2985094 for official corrective guidance.
  • Apply SAP-provided updates or fixes if the note specifies them.
  • Avoid opening HPGL files received from untrusted sources.
  • Restrict HPGL handling to trusted workflows where practical.
  • Communicate the file-opening risk to affected engineering or visualization users.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory SAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer installations and versions.
  • Confirm whether affected users handle HPGL files.
  • Check whether SAP Note 2985094 guidance has been applied.
  • Review application crash reports for unusual HPGL-related Viewer crashes.
  • Validate file-handling procedures for externally sourced HPGL files.
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Confidence
high
Sources
5

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.3 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.3CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L2.81.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.3Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2020-26817Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
SAP SESAP 3D Visual Enterprise Viewer< 9Listed
Weakness

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