CVE-2024-9723
Trimble SketchUp Viewer vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-9723) was discovered and reported on May 1, 2024. This vulnerability affects Trimble SketchUp Viewer version 22.0.316.0 and potentially allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations (ZDI Advisory, NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability exists within the parsing of SKP files and results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. It has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free) (ZDI Advisory).

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially leading to complete system compromise with the privileges of the affected application (ZDI Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the application (ZDI Advisory).

Additional resources


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