CVE-2024-9717: Trimble SketchUp Viewer · Use of Uninitialized Variable
Affects Trimble SketchUp ViewerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 20% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 Nov 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Trimble SketchUp Viewer | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released, organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict or disable the use of SketchUp Viewer version 22.0.316.0 where feasible, especially on systems with sensitive data or network access. 2) Educate users to avoid opening SKP files from untrusted or unknown sources and to be cautious about visiting suspicious websites. 3) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the ability of the SketchUp Viewer process to execute arbitrary code or affect other system components. 4) Monitor network and endpoint logs for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process launches or memory access violations. 5) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect anomalous activity related to SketchUp Viewer. 6) Prepare to deploy patches promptly once Trimble releases an update addressing this vulnerability. 7) Consider network segmentation to isolate systems running SketchUp Viewer from critical infrastructure. These steps go beyond generic advice by focusing on user behavior, process containment, and proactive monitoring tailored to the specific threat vector.
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.