Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Uninitialized Variable Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

December 20th, 2023
ZDI-23-1838 ZDI-CAN-20792

CVE ID

CVE-2023-50188

CVSS Score

7.8 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors

Trimble

Affected Products

SketchUp Viewer

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 proper initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Additional Details

fixed in windows version 23.2.101 and mac version 23.2.102


Disclosure Timeline

  • 2023-07-18 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-12-20 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Anonymous

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