Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Trimble SketchUp Viewer
CVE-2024-9728
7.8HIGH
What is CVE-2024-9728?
A vulnerability exists in Trimble SketchUp Viewer due to improper handling of SKP file parsing, which leads to a use-after-free condition. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when a user opens a specially crafted SKP file or visits a malicious webpage. The vulnerability exploits the lack of checks for object validity before performing operations, enabling unauthorized manipulation within the current process. Mitigation requires users to avoid opening untrusted files and to apply security updates promptly. Refer to advisory ZDI-24-1484 for further details.