CVE-2026-7450: CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference in Autodesk 3ds Max
A maliciously crafted PAR file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the application to crash, leading to a denial-of-service condition.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-7450) involves a NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476) in Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 and 2027. When the software parses a specially crafted PAR file, it may dereference a NULL pointer, causing the application to crash. This leads to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by disrupting normal operation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects availability only, with no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No patch or official remediation level has been published by Autodesk as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes the Autodesk 3ds Max application to crash, resulting in denial of service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity of data. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting the attack surface. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening PAR files from untrusted sources to avoid triggering the vulnerability. No official workaround or temporary fix has been provided by Autodesk.
CVE-2026-7450: CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference in Autodesk 3ds Max
Description
A maliciously crafted PAR file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability. Successful exploitation may cause the application to crash, leading to a denial-of-service condition.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-7450) involves a NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476) in Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 and 2027. When the software parses a specially crafted PAR file, it may dereference a NULL pointer, causing the application to crash. This leads to a denial-of-service (DoS) condition by disrupting normal operation. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction needed. The vulnerability affects availability only, with no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No patch or official remediation level has been published by Autodesk as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation causes the Autodesk 3ds Max application to crash, resulting in denial of service. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity of data. The attack requires local access and user interaction, limiting the attack surface. No known exploits are currently reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should exercise caution when opening PAR files from untrusted sources to avoid triggering the vulnerability. No official workaround or temporary fix has been provided by Autodesk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- autodesk
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-29T17:19:10.754Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a15e03a891d628fdc67d94c
Added to database: 05/26/2026, 18:02:34 UTC
Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 20:02:51 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:23:00 UTC
Views: 68
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