CVE-2023-2762

Use-After-Free vulnerability in SLDPRT file reading procedure affecting SOLIDWORKS Desktop from Release SOLIDWORKS 2021 through Release SOLIDWORKS 2023

HIGH
7.8
CVSS Score
Published: July 12, 2023 at 07:05 AM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 05:53 AM UTC
2 products affected across 2 vendors3DEXPERIENCE SolidworksSolidworks

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Severity
HIGH7.8
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.4%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A Use-After-Free vulnerability in SLDPRT file reading procedure exists in SOLIDWORKS Desktop from Release SOLIDWORKS 2021 through Release SOLIDWORKS 2023. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted SLDPRT file.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

2021 ≤ v ≤ 2023
Release SOLIDWORKS 2021 Golden ≤ v ≤ Release SOLIDWORKS 2021 SP5.1Release SOLIDWORKS 2022 Golden ≤ v ≤ Release SOLIDWORKS 2022 SP5Release SOLIDWORKS 2023 Golden ≤ v ≤ Release SOLIDWORKS 2023 SP2Release SOLIDWORKS 2021 GoldenRelease SOLIDWORKS 2022 GoldenRelease SOLIDWORKS 2023 Golden

Remediation

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SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatableTotal impact

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CVSS

7.8HIGH3DS
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-416

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