CVE-2024-9717: trimble sketchup_viewer Use of Uninitialized Variable

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-9717 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability in trimble sketchup_viewer. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 22-11-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-12-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Uninitialized Variable 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 initialization of memory prior to accessing it. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24101.

• CWE-457Use of Uninitialized VariableThe code uses a variable that has not been initialized, leading to unpredictable or unintended results.
• CWE-908Use of Uninitialized ResourceThe product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized.