Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.0/2027.0 WRL File buffer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.0/2027.0. This affects an unknown function of the component WRL File Handler. Such manipulation leads to buffer overflow. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2026-7454. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.0/2027.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component WRL File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a buffer overflow vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-120. The product copies an input buffer to an output buffer without verifying that the size of the input buffer is less than the size of the output buffer, leading to a buffer overflow. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A maliciously crafted WRL file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force a Memory Corruption 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 handled as CVE-2026-7454 since 04/29/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. 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 317731 (Autodesk 3ds Max 2026.x < 2026.1 / 2027.x < 2027.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (ADSK-SA-2026-0006)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2026.1 or 2027.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (317731) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1690). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Autodesk 3ds Max

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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: Buffer overflow
CWE: CWE-120 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 317731
Nessus Name: Autodesk 3ds Max 2026.x < 2026.1 / 2027.x < 2027.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (ADSK-SA-2026-0006)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: 3ds Max 2026.1/2027.1

Timelineinfo

04/29/2026 CVE reserved
05/26/2026 +27 days Advisory disclosed
05/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
05/30/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-7454 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7454
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-365780
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1690 - Autodesk 3ds Max: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2026 21:37
Updated: 05/30/2026 12:28
Changes: 05/26/2026 21:37 (64), 05/27/2026 20:58 (7), 05/30/2026 12:28 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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