# CVE-2025-6972

Use After Free vulnerability exists in the CATPRODUCT file reading procedure in SOLIDWORKS eDrawings on Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025

**Published**
2025-07-15

**Updated**
-

**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.

**Affected Products**
SOLIDWORKS eDrawings

**Affected Versions**
Release SOLIDWORKS Desktop 2025

**Severity**
High

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