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CVE-2026-0536

High
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
CWE-787 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 4, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

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.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-0536 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max triggered by maliciously crafted GIF files, allowing arbitrary code execution with CVSS 7.8 (high severity). While no public exploit is currently available, the vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using 3ds Max for design, animation, and visualization work. Immediate patching is strongly recommended to prevent potential compromise of workstations and intellectual property theft.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 28, 2026 07:52
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi organizations in creative industries, architecture, engineering, and media production sectors that rely on Autodesk 3ds Max. High-risk sectors include: (1) Architecture & Engineering firms designing infrastructure projects (NEOM, Giga Projects); (2) Media and Entertainment companies producing content; (3) Government agencies using 3D visualization for urban planning and defense applications; (4) Educational institutions teaching design and animation. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive design files, intellectual property theft, and lateral movement within corporate networks if workstations are compromised.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Architecture & Engineering Media & Entertainment Government & Defense Education Design & Creative Industries Urban Planning
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Autodesk 3ds Max across your organization using asset management tools
2. Restrict user access to 3ds Max until patching is completed
3. Disable GIF file handling in 3ds Max if possible through application settings
4. Implement file type restrictions at network perimeter to block suspicious GIF files

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download the latest security patch from Autodesk's official website
2. Test patches in isolated lab environment before production deployment
3. Deploy patches to all affected 3ds Max installations prioritizing design/engineering workstations
4. Verify patch installation by checking application version and build numbers

COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
1. Implement application whitelisting to restrict 3ds Max execution
2. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to monitor suspicious process behavior
3. Restrict GIF file downloads from untrusted sources via email gateways and web proxies
4. Monitor file access logs for unusual GIF file operations
5. Implement network segmentation to isolate design workstations

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for 3ds Max process spawning child processes (cmd.exe, powershell.exe)
2. Alert on GIF file access followed by abnormal memory operations
3. Track stack overflow exceptions in 3ds Max error logs
4. Monitor for unusual network connections initiated from 3ds Max process
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل Autodesk 3ds Max عبر أدوات إدارة الأصول
2. تقييد وصول المستخدمين إلى 3ds Max حتى اكتمال التصحيح
3. تعطيل معالجة ملفات GIF في 3ds Max إن أمكن من خلال إعدادات التطبيق
4. تطبيق قيود نوع الملف على محيط الشبكة لحجب ملفات GIF المريبة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل أحدث تصحيح أمني من موقع Autodesk الرسمي
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة معملية معزولة قبل النشر الإنتاجي
3. نشر التصحيحات على جميع تثبيتات 3ds Max المتأثرة مع إعطاء الأولوية لمحطات التصميم والهندسة
4. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح بفحص رقم الإصدار والبناء

الضوابط البديلة:
1. تطبيق قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لتقييد تنفيذ 3ds Max
2. استخدام حلول الكشف والاستجابة للنقاط النهائية (EDR) لمراقبة السلوك المريب
3. تقييد تنزيلات ملفات GIF من مصادر غير موثوقة عبر بوابات البريد الإلكتروني والوكلاء
4. مراقبة سجلات الوصول إلى الملفات للعمليات غير المعتادة على ملفات GIF
5. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لعزل محطات التصميم

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة عملية 3ds Max التي تولد عمليات فرعية (cmd.exe, powershell.exe)
2. التنبيه على وصول ملف GIF متبوعاً بعمليات ذاكرة غير طبيعية
3. تتبع استثناءات تجاوز المكدس في سجلات أخطاء 3ds Max
4. مراقبة الاتصالات الشبكية غير المعتادة التي تبدأ من عملية 3ds Max
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Monitoring and logging of access
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification PR.IP-12 - Software security and patch management DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability scanning and management
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development and change management A.12.2.1 - User access logging and monitoring
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
autodesk:3ds_max
📊 CVSS Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorL — Low / Local
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionR — Required
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.8
CWECWE-787
EPSS0.00%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-02-04
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-787
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