VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2026-0538

A maliciously crafted GIF file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability.

HIGH 8.4EPSS 0.18%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.18%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

A maliciously crafted GIF file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

CVSS 3.1: 8.4 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.18% probability · 8th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected: autodesk/3ds max
Source: psirt@autodesk.com

References

https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overviewProduct
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0002Vendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.