CVE-2024-9718: Trimble SketchUp Viewer · Out-of-bounds Read
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 18% 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 several specific mitigations: 1) Restrict the opening of SKP files from untrusted or unknown sources by enforcing strict file handling policies and user education. 2) Employ application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the privileges and capabilities of SketchUp Viewer processes. 3) Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to monitor for suspicious behaviors related to file parsing and code execution. 4) Disable or limit the use of SketchUp Viewer on systems that do not require it, especially in high-risk environments. 5) Encourage users to verify the origin of SKP files before opening and to avoid opening files received via unsolicited emails or links. 6) Monitor vendor communications for patches or updates and apply them promptly once available. 7) Network segmentation can help contain potential compromises originating from this vulnerability.
Description
Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read 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 validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-24102.