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Autodesk 3ds Max CVE-2026-16783

| EUVDEUVD-2026-65151 HIGH
Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
2026-08-24 psirt@autodesk.com GHSA-55c9-7c64-6xrp
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: autodesk
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Vendor (autodesk) PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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7.8 HIGH

File-parse trigger requires local user interaction (AV:L, UI:R); no privileges needed to open a file (PR:N); full process compromise yields C/I/A:H.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

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CVSS VectorVendor: autodesk

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Patch available
Aug 24, 2026 - 22:02 EUVD
Analysis Generated
Aug 24, 2026 - 21:32 vuln.today
CVE Published
Aug 24, 2026 - 21:16 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A maliciously crafted ABC file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

AnalysisAI

Out-of-bounds write in Autodesk 3ds Max's Alembic (ABC) file parser enables arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user process when a victim opens a maliciously crafted ABC file. The vulnerability carries a CVSS 7.8 High score with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. …

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Exploitation The victim must actively open a maliciously crafted ABC (Alembic) file using Autodesk 3ds Max - this is the sole triggering condition derived from the description and confirmed by the UI:R CVSS metric. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment The CVSS 7.8 vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) reflects a local, low-complexity attack requiring user interaction but no prior privileges. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in.
Remediation Consult Autodesk security advisory ADSK-SA-2026-0014 at https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0014 for the official patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

Recommended ActionAI

Within 24 hours: inventory all 3ds Max installations and restrict users from opening ABC files sourced from external or untrusted parties; disable ABC file import functionality if not essential to workflows. …

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