Out-of-Bounds Read in Autodesk 3ds Max via Malicious SVG

Publication date: 2026-08-24

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: Autodesk

Description

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

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Published

2026-08-24

Last Modified

2026-08-24

Generated

2026-08-25

AI Q&A

2026-08-25

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-16782

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
autodesk	3ds_max	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-125	The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a maliciously crafted SVG file that, when processed by Autodesk 3ds Max, triggers an Out-of-Bounds Read. This flaw allows an attacker to potentially crash the application, access sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code within the current process.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to application crashes, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or execution of malicious code on your system. This may result in data breaches, system compromise, or disruption of services if you use Autodesk 3ds Max.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Autodesk 3ds Max to the latest version to address the Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability in SVG parsing. Avoid opening untrusted SVG files and restrict user permissions to minimize potential impact.

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