CVE-2025-6634: Autodesk 3ds Max · Classic Buffer Overflow
Affects Autodesk 3ds MaxSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 9% 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 6 Aug 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
- Monitor Autodesk communications closely and apply official patches immediately upon release to remediate the vulnerability.
- Until patches are available, restrict the import and linking of TGA files from untrusted or unknown sources within 3ds Max projects.
- Implement strict file validation and scanning at the gateway or endpoint level to detect and block malicious TGA files.
- Educate users about the risks of opening files from untrusted sources and enforce policies limiting file sharing channels.
- Use application whitelisting and sandboxing techniques to limit the impact of potential exploitation.
- Employ endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor for anomalous behavior indicative of exploitation attempts.
- Regularly back up critical project files and maintain offline copies to mitigate data loss from potential attacks.
Description
A maliciously crafted TGA file, when linked or imported into Autodesk 3ds Max, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.