Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS eDrawings up to 2025 SP2 IPT File Parser use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS eDrawings up to 2025 SP2. This affects an unknown function of the component IPT File Parser. This manipulation causes use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-7042. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS eDrawings up to 2025 SP2. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component IPT File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Use After Free vulnerability exists in the IPT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings on Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted IPT file.
It is possible to read the advisory at 3ds.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-7042 since 07/03/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/15/2025).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-21445). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
Vendor
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Version
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
07/03/2025 CVE reserved07/15/2025 Advisory disclosed
07/15/2025 VulDB entry created
07/15/2025 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Advisory: 3ds.comStatus: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2025-7042 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-7042
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316423
EUVD: 🔒
Entry
Created: 07/15/2025 18:06Updated: 07/15/2025 18:25
Changes: 07/15/2025 18:06 (62), 07/15/2025 18:25 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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