CVE-2025-15062
Use-After-Free in Trimble SketchUp SKP Parsing Enables RCE
Publication date: 2026-01-23
Last updated on: 2026-01-23
Assigner: Zero Day Initiative
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| trimble | sketchup | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-416 | The product reuses or references memory after it has been freed. At some point afterward, the memory may be allocated again and saved in another pointer, while the original pointer references a location somewhere within the new allocation. Any operations using the original pointer are no longer valid because the memory "belongs" to the code that operates on the new pointer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a use-after-free flaw in Trimble SketchUp's SKP file parsing. It occurs because the software does not check if an object exists before operating on it while parsing SKP files. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into opening a malicious SKP file or visiting a malicious webpage, which then allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current process. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system with the privileges of the current process running Trimble SketchUp. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, system compromise, or disruption of availability. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, avoid opening SKP files from untrusted sources and do not visit suspicious or untrusted webpages that may contain malicious SKP files. Ensure that users are aware of the risk and exercise caution with SKP files. Applying any available patches or updates from Trimble SketchUp once released is also recommended. [1]