CVE-2023-50195 Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 3 May 2024 Updated 2 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious SKP files in Trimble SketchUp Viewer.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-50195?

CVE-2023-50195 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Trimble SketchUp Viewer, published on 3 May 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. 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 validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-21799.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50195?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trimble Sketchup Viewer.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50195?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50195 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-50195 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50195 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vx5-435p-92xc.