Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.3 FLT file out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.3. Impacted is an unknown function of the component FLT file Handler. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-7455. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Autodesk 3ds Max up to 2026.3.3. This affects an unknown code of the component FLT file Handler. 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. The summary by CVE is:

A maliciously crafted FLT file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

It is possible to read the advisory at autodesk.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-7455 since 04/29/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2026.3.4 or 2027.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-65152). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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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: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: 3ds Max 2026.3.4/2027.2.0

Timelineinfo

04/29/2026 CVE reserved
08/24/2026 +117 days Advisory disclosed
08/24/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: autodesk.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-7455 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-7455
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-394839
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 08/24/2026 23:25
Updated: 08/25/2026 00:20
Changes: 08/24/2026 23:25 (63), 08/25/2026 00:20 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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