CVE-2024-3299: Use-After-Free (CVSS 7.8)

Description

Out-Of-Bounds Write, Use of Uninitialized Resource and 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 SLDDRW or SLDPRT file. NOTE: this vulnerability was SPLIT from CVE-2024-1847.

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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-416 Use After Free

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

CWE-908 CWE-908

References

Other References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3299? +

Out-Of-Bounds Write, Use of Uninitialized Resource and 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 SLDDRW or SLDPRT file. NOTE: this vulnerability was SPLIT from CVE-2024-1847. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-3299? +

CVE-2024-3299 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.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-3299? +

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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