CVE-2024-9729: Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-9729 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting sketchup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free 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 validati

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-416
Published	2024-11-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: trimble

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-22 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trimble sketchup DOWNGRADE

Affected: 22.0.316.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 22.0.316.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sketchup || rpm -q sketchup || sketchup --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 22.0.316.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sketchup sudo apt install sketchup=<VERSION_BEFORE_22.0.316.0> sudo apt-mark hold sketchup

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list sketchup sudo dnf downgrade sketchup-<VERSION_BEFORE_22.0.316.0> sudo dnf versionlock add sketchup

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-9729?

sketchup: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9729 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9729 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-9729 affect?

CVE-2024-9729 affects sketchup. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Trimble SketchUp Viewer SKP File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Trimble SketchUp Viewer. User interaction is requ

How urgent is CVE-2024-9729?

Priority 33/100. High severity

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References

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