How severe is CVE-2012-4894?

CVE-2012-4894 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2012-4894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4894?

CVE-2012-4894 primarily affects Google Sketchup. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4894?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-4894 published?

CVE-2012-4894 was published on 2012-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4894

CVE-2012-4894 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Sketchup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Google Sketchup
Published: 2012-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Google SketchUp before 8.0.14346 (aka 8 Maintenance 3) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted SKP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4894?: Google SketchUp before 8.0.14346 (aka 8 Maintenance 3) allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted SKP file.
How severe is CVE-2012-4894?: CVE-2012-4894 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-4894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4894?: CVE-2012-4894 primarily affects Google Sketchup. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-4894 published?: CVE-2012-4894 was published on 2012-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:*:maintenance_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:6.0:maintenance_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:7.0:maintenance_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:7.1:maintenance_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:7.1:maintenance_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:sketchup:8.0:maintenance_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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