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CVE-2024-3298

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

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CVE-2024-3298 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-Of-Bounds Write and Type Confusion 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 DWG or DXF. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Out-Of-Bounds Write and Type Confusion 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 DWG or DXF. NOTE: this vulnerability was SPLIT from CVE-2024-1847.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3298?
Out-Of-Bounds Write and Type Confusion 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 DWG or DXF. NOTE: this vulnerability was SPLIT from CVE-2024-1847.
How severe is CVE-2024-3298?
CVE-2024-3298 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3298?
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Source: NVD / NIST