Overview
In the world of 3D design and modeling, SOLIDWORKS is a name that needs no introduction. Unfortunately, a significant vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-1884, has been discovered in the eDrawings component of the popular SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025 software. The vulnerability, a Use-After-Free issue in the SLDPRT file reading procedure, poses a considerable risk to both individual users and organizations. If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to severe consequences like system compromise or data leakage.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-1884
Severity: High (CVSS Score: 7.8)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise, potential data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
SOLIDWORKS Desktop | 2025
SOLIDWORKS eDrawings | Associated with SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability resides in the eDrawings component’s SLDPRT file reading procedure. When a specially crafted SLDPRT file is opened, it triggers a Use-After-Free condition. This condition occurs when an object in memory is used after it has been released, leading to either a system crash or, in more severe cases, the execution of arbitrary code. In this case, an attacker could exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, potentially gaining control of the system or leading to data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Here’s a conceptual example of how the vulnerability could be exploited. A malicious actor creates a specially crafted SLDPRT file containing arbitrary code. The user then opens this file in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings. The malicious code is executed, leading to potential system compromise.
$ echo "arbitrary_code" > malicious.sldprt
$ file malicious.sldprt
malicious.sldprt: SOLIDWORKS eDrawings document, version 2025This example is vastly simplified and for illustrative purposes only. In reality, the crafting of a malicious SLDPRT file would involve many more complex steps.
Mitigation Guidance
The best way to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2025-1884 is to apply the vendor-provided patch immediately. Until the patch can be applied, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can provide temporary mitigation. It’s also recommended to avoid opening SLDPRT files from unknown sources.