CVE-2026-16782: CWE-125 Out-of-Bounds Read in Autodesk 3ds Max
CVE-2026-16782 is an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max triggered by parsing a maliciously crafted SVG file. Exploitation can cause a crash or potentially allow reading sensitive data or executing code within the application's process context. The vulnerability affects versions 2026.0.0 and 2027.0.0 of 3ds Max. The CVSS score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-125) in Autodesk 3ds Max arises from improper handling of SVG files, leading to an Out-of-Bounds Read condition. A crafted SVG file can cause the software to read memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. This can result in application crashes, disclosure of sensitive information, or arbitrary code execution within the process context. The affected versions are exactly 2026.0.0 and 2027.0.0. There is no vendor-provided remediation or patch information at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause the 3ds Max application to crash, potentially leading to denial of service. Additionally, it may allow an attacker to read sensitive memory contents or execute arbitrary code within the application's process, which could compromise system security depending on the privileges of the user running the software.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid opening untrusted SVG files in Autodesk 3ds Max versions 2026.0.0 and 2027.0.0 to reduce risk.
CVE-2026-16782: CWE-125 Out-of-Bounds Read in Autodesk 3ds Max
Description
CVE-2026-16782 is an Out-of-Bounds Read vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max triggered by parsing a maliciously crafted SVG file. Exploitation can cause a crash or potentially allow reading sensitive data or executing code within the application's process context. The vulnerability affects versions 2026.0.0 and 2027.0.0 of 3ds Max. The CVSS score is 5.3, indicating medium severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
pkg:github/autodesk/3ds_maxcpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:2027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:2026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-125) in Autodesk 3ds Max arises from improper handling of SVG files, leading to an Out-of-Bounds Read condition. A crafted SVG file can cause the software to read memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. This can result in application crashes, disclosure of sensitive information, or arbitrary code execution within the process context. The affected versions are exactly 2026.0.0 and 2027.0.0. There is no vendor-provided remediation or patch information at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation may cause the 3ds Max application to crash, potentially leading to denial of service. Additionally, it may allow an attacker to read sensitive memory contents or execute arbitrary code within the application's process, which could compromise system security depending on the privileges of the user running the software.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, avoid opening untrusted SVG files in Autodesk 3ds Max versions 2026.0.0 and 2027.0.0 to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- autodesk
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T17:47:20.060Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a8cb2c1acd9273b49204ec2
Added to database: 08/24/2026, 21:08:17 UTC
Last enriched: 08/24/2026, 21:22:25 UTC
Last updated: 08/24/2026, 22:16:55 UTC
Views: 5
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