Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parser use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Trimble SketchUp Viewer. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component SKP File Parser. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2023-50189. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Trimble SketchUp Viewer (unknown version) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component SKP File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 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. Was ZDI-CAN-21783.

The weakness was released 12/21/2023 as ZDI-23-1839. The advisory is available at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-50189 since 12/05/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/05/2023 🔍
12/21/2023 +16 days 🔍
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07/08/2025 +565 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ZDI-23-1839
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-50189 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-50189
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-248666

Entryinfo

Created: 12/21/2023 08:51
Updated: 07/08/2025 18:32
Changes: 12/21/2023 08:51 (37), 07/08/2025 18:32 (28)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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