CVE-2024-1847: solidworks Heap Overflow — Fix

Description

Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Memory Corruption, Out-Of-Bounds Read, Out-Of-Bounds Write, Stack-based Buffer Overflow, Type Confusion, Uninitialized Variable, Use-After-Free vulnerabilities exist in the file reading procedure in eDrawings from Release SOLIDWORKS 2023 through Release SOLIDWORKS 2024. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted CATPART, IPT, JT, SAT, STL, STP, X_B or X_T file. NOTE: CVE-2024-3298 and CVE-2024-3299 were SPLIT from this ID.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-122 CWE-122

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

CWE-416 Use After Free

CWE-457 CWE-457

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

CWE-843 CWE-843

CWE-908 CWE-908

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
3ds	solidworks	2023 — 2024
3ds	solidworks	All
3ds	solidworks	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.3ds.com/vulnerability/advisories https://www.3ds.com/vulnerability/advisories

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1847? +

Heap-based Buffer Overflow, Memory Corruption, Out-Of-Bounds Read, Out-Of-Bounds Write, Stack-based Buffer Overflow, Type Confusion, Uninitialized Variable, Use-After-Free vulnerabilities exist in the file reading procedure in eDrawings from Release SOLIDWORKS 2023 through Release SOLIDWORKS 2024. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted CATPART, IPT, JT, SAT, STL, STP, X_B or X_T file. NOTE: CVE-2024-3298 and CVE-2024-3299 were SPLIT from this ID. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-1847? +

CVE-2024-1847 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-1847? +

CVE-2024-1847 affects products from 3ds, specifically: solidworks. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-1847? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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