CVE-2025-11797: Autodesk 3ds Max · Use After Free
Affects Autodesk 3ds MaxSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 12 Nov 2025
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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Autodesk 3ds Max | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official patch is released by Autodesk, organizations should implement several targeted mitigations. First, restrict the opening of DWG files from untrusted or unknown sources within 3ds Max 2026 environments. Employ file scanning and sandboxing solutions to analyze DWG files before use. Educate users about the risks of opening unsolicited or suspicious files and enforce strict policies on file sharing. Consider running 3ds Max in a least-privilege environment or within virtual machines to contain potential exploitation. Monitor application behavior for crashes or anomalies that could indicate exploitation attempts. Network segmentation can limit lateral movement if compromise occurs. Once Autodesk releases a patch, prioritize its deployment across all affected systems. Additionally, maintain up-to-date endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools capable of detecting exploitation attempts related to use-after-free vulnerabilities. Regularly review Autodesk security advisories for updates on this CVE.
Description
A maliciously crafted DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force a Use-After-Free 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.