CVE-2023-36772: Microsoft 3D Builder · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Microsoft 3D BuilderSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 52% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Sep 2023
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 3D Builder | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Disable or restrict access to Microsoft 3D Builder via Group Policy or application control solutions, especially in environments where it is not required. 2. Educate users to avoid opening untrusted or unsolicited 3D model files and to be cautious with files received via email or external sources. 3. Monitor for unusual application behavior or crashes related to 3D Builder that could indicate exploitation attempts. 4. Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting heap-based buffer overflow exploitation techniques. 5. Apply principle of least privilege to limit user rights, reducing potential impact if exploitation occurs. 6. Regularly update Windows and related software; apply patches from Microsoft as soon as they become available for this vulnerability. 7. Use network segmentation to isolate systems that require 3D Builder from critical infrastructure. 8. Employ email filtering and sandboxing to detect and block malicious attachments that could exploit this vulnerability.
Description
3D Builder Remote Code Execution Vulnerability