CVE-2023-50189: Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 3, 2024
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Trimble SketchUp Viewer
Trimble Sketchup Viewer Windows<23.2.101
Trimble Sketchup Viewer Macos<23.2.102

Event History

May 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:14 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via ZDI·02:34 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50189?

CVE-2023-50189 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-50189?

To fix CVE-2023-50189, users should update to the latest version of Trimble SketchUp Viewer as recommended by the vendor.

3

What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2023-50189?

CVE-2023-50189 can be exploited through user interaction by visiting a malicious webpage or opening a malicious file.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-50189?

Users of Trimble SketchUp Viewer are affected by CVE-2023-50189 if they do not apply the necessary updates.

5

What are the impacts of CVE-2023-50189?

The impacts of CVE-2023-50189 include the possibility of remote attackers executing arbitrary code on the affected systems.

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