CVE-2011-2478 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 17 Apr 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted SketchUp file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2011-2478?

CVE-2011-2478 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Apr 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Google SketchUp before 8 does not properly handle edge geometry in SketchUp (aka .SKP) files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2478?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Sketchup.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2478?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2478 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2011-2478 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2478 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mxmj-qp4j-5948.