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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.1. It has been rated as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component GIF File Parser. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-0538. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.1. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component GIF File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A maliciously crafted GIF file, when parsed through 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.

The advisory is shared at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-0538 since 12/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are 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). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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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

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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
06/04/2026 +120 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-0538 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-0538
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344365

Entryinfo

Created: 02/04/2026 18:34
Updated: 06/04/2026 02:23
Changes: 02/04/2026 18:34 (64), 02/07/2026 07:29 (2), 02/07/2026 09:12 (11), 06/04/2026 02:23 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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