Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.1 GIF File Parser out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component GIF File Parser. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-0536. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.1. Affected is some unknown functionality of the component GIF File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A maliciously crafted GIF file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can cause a Stack-Based Buffer Overflow vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

The advisory is shared for download at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-0536 since 12/23/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298246 (Autodesk 3ds Max < 2026.3.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (298246). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 298246
Nessus Name: Autodesk 3ds Max < 2026.3.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: 3ds Max 2026.3.2

Timelineinfo

12/23/2025 CVE reserved
02/04/2026 +43 days Advisory disclosed
02/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/07/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0536 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0536
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344388

Entryinfo

Created: 02/04/2026 08:02 PM
Updated: 02/07/2026 05:01 AM
Changes: 02/04/2026 08:02 PM (64), 02/07/2026 05:01 AM (2)
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