CVE-2023-2763
CVE-2023-2763 is a high-severity vulnerability in 3ds 3dexperience Solidworks with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: 3ds 3dexperience Solidworks
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- Last modified:
Description
Use-After-Free, Out-of-bounds Write and Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exist in the DWG and DXF file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS Desktop from Release SOLIDWORKS 2021 through Release SOLIDWORKS 2023. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted DWG or DXF file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-2763?
- Use-After-Free, Out-of-bounds Write and Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerabilities exist in the DWG and DXF file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS Desktop from Release SOLIDWORKS 2021 through Release SOLIDWORKS 2023. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted DWG or DXF file.
- How severe is CVE-2023-2763?
- CVE-2023-2763 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-2763 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-2763?
- CVE-2023-2763 affects 3ds 3dexperience Solidworks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-2763?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-2763 published?
- CVE-2023-2763 was published on 2023-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:3ds:3dexperience_solidworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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