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

Publication date: 2026-08-24

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: Autodesk

Description

A maliciously crafted FLT 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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Meta Information

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-2026-7455

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 FLT file that, when processed by Autodesk 3ds Max, triggers an Out-of-Bounds Write issue. This flaw could allow an attacker to crash the application, corrupt data, or execute arbitrary code within the current process.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to application crashes, data corruption, or unauthorized code execution on your system. This might compromise sensitive files or allow attackers to take control of your system if they trick you into opening a malicious FLT file.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Autodesk 3ds Max to the latest version provided by Autodesk to patch the vulnerability. Avoid opening untrusted FLT files and restrict access to 3ds Max to trusted users only.

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