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CVE-2026-0659VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2026-0659: Autodesk USD for Arnold · Out-of-bounds Write

Affects Autodesk USD for ArnoldSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High : upgrade to 7.4.4.2 soon.

Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
7.8High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 14% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
Patch
Available – fixed in 7.4.4.2, 2026.3.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 4 Feb 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

Upgrade USD for Arnold and Arnold to 7.4.4.2; 3ds Max to 2026.3.2.

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
AutodeskUSD for ArnoldAffected
  • >=7.4.4.1 <7.4.4.2
Fixed in
  • 7.4.4.2
AutodeskArnoldAffected
  • >=7.4.4.1 <7.4.4.2
Fixed in
  • 7.4.4.2
Autodesk3ds MaxAffected
  • >=2026.2 <2026.3.2
Fixed in
  • 2026.3.2
GitHubautodesk/arnold-usdpkg:github/autodesk/arnold-usdOther threatsAffected
  • =7.4.4.1
Fixed in–

CPE configurations (3)

  • cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:usd_for_arnold:arnold_usd_7.4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:arnold:7.4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:2026.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released by Autodesk, organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Restrict the import and opening of USD files to trusted sources only, employing strict file validation and sandboxing where possible. 2) Employ application whitelisting and endpoint protection solutions to monitor and block suspicious behaviors related to Autodesk Arnold and 3ds Max processes. 3) Educate users about the risks of opening USD files from unverified origins and enforce policies to verify file provenance. 4) Use network segmentation to isolate systems running Autodesk software from critical infrastructure to limit potential lateral movement. 5) Monitor logs and system behavior for anomalies indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process crashes or memory errors related to USD file handling. 6) Prepare for rapid deployment of vendor patches by maintaining an up-to-date asset inventory and patch management process. 7) Consider running Autodesk applications with the least privilege necessary to reduce the impact of potential code execution. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on controlling file sources, enhancing detection, and limiting privilege escalation vectors.

Description

A maliciously crafted USD file, when loaded or imported into Autodesk Arnold or Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

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