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(0Day) Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

November 12th, 2024

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trimble SketchUp 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 SKP files. The issue results from the lack of validating the existence of an object prior to performing operations on the object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Additional Details

05/01/24 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to the vendor
05/01/24 – the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report
09/06/24 - ZDI asked for updates
09/23/24 - ZDI asked for updates
10/08/24 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as 0-day advisory

-- Mitigation: Given the nature of the vulnerability, the only salient mitigation strategy is to restrict interaction with the application


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2024-05-01 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2024-11-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
  • 2024-11-12 - Advisory Updated

Credit

Mat Powell of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

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