CVE-2025-6971 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Use After Free vulnerability exists in the CATPRODUCT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings on Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code while opening a specially crafted CATPRODUCT file.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://www.3ds.com/trust-center/security/security-advisories/cve-2025-6971

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-6971?

CVE-2025-6971 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Use After Free vulnerability exists in the CATPRODUCT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings on Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary...

How severe is CVE-2025-6971?

CVE-2025-6971 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6971?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.