Out-of-Bounds Write in Autodesk 3ds Max via Malicious ABC File

Publication date: 2026-08-24

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: Autodesk

Description

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.

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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-2026-16783

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
autodesk	3ds_max	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves a maliciously crafted ABC file that, when processed by Autodesk 3ds Max, triggers an Out-of-Bounds Write. This flaw can lead to crashes, data corruption, or arbitrary code execution within the current process.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the application, corrupt data, or run malicious code on your system. This may result in unauthorized access, data loss, or system compromise, depending on the attacker's goals.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Autodesk 3ds Max to the latest version to patch the vulnerability. Avoid opening untrusted ABC files. Use application whitelisting to restrict execution of unauthorized software.

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