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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-0538

High
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
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 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.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2026-0538 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max that allows arbitrary code execution through maliciously crafted GIF files. 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 recommended to prevent potential compromise of workstations and intellectual property theft.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 28, 2026 07:50
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi organizations in creative industries, architecture, engineering, and media production sectors. High-risk sectors include: (1) Government agencies using 3ds Max for visualization and planning projects; (2) Saudi Vision 2030 initiative contractors and architectural firms designing smart cities and infrastructure; (3) Media and entertainment companies producing content; (4) Engineering firms in oil & gas and construction sectors using 3ds Max for design. The vulnerability could lead to workstation compromise, theft of proprietary designs, intellectual property loss, and potential supply chain attacks if compromised files are shared with partners.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Architecture & Engineering Media & Entertainment Government & Public Sector Construction & Real Estate Oil & Gas Design & Creative Services Education & Research
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Autodesk 3ds Max across the organization using asset inventory tools
2. Restrict file sharing and email attachments containing GIF files until patching is complete
3. Implement network segmentation to isolate 3ds Max workstations from critical systems
4. Disable GIF file preview functionality in file explorers if possible

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download the latest security patch from Autodesk's official website
2. Test patches in a non-production environment first
3. Deploy patches to all affected 3ds Max installations prioritizing systems handling external files
4. Verify patch installation by checking version numbers in Help > About

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement application whitelisting to restrict 3ds Max execution
2. Use endpoint protection with behavioral analysis to detect suspicious GIF processing
3. Monitor file access logs for unusual GIF file handling
4. Restrict 3ds Max usage to trusted internal networks only

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for 3ds Max process spawning child processes (cmd.exe, powershell.exe)
2. Alert on GIF files being opened by 3ds Max from untrusted sources
3. Track memory access violations and out-of-bounds write attempts
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 باستخدام أدوات جرد الأصول
2. تقييد مشاركة الملفات ومرفقات البريد الإلكتروني التي تحتوي على ملفات GIF حتى اكتمال التصحيح
3. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لعزل محطات عمل 3ds Max عن الأنظمة الحرجة
4. تعطيل وظيفة معاينة ملفات GIF في مستكشفات الملفات إن أمكن

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل أحدث تصحيح أمني من موقع Autodesk الرسمي
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير إنتاجية أولاً
3. نشر التصحيحات على جميع تثبيتات 3ds Max مع إعطاء الأولوية للأنظمة التي تتعامل مع ملفات خارجية
4. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح بفحص أرقام الإصدار في Help > About

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تطبيق قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لتقييد تنفيذ 3ds Max
2. استخدام الحماية من نقاط النهاية مع التحليل السلوكي لكشف معالجة GIF المريبة
3. مراقبة سجلات الوصول إلى الملفات للتعامل غير المعتاد مع ملفات GIF
4. تقييد استخدام 3ds Max على الشبكات الداخلية الموثوقة فقط

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة عملية 3ds Max التي تولد عمليات فرعية (cmd.exe, powershell.exe)
2. تنبيه عند فتح ملفات GIF بواسطة 3ds Max من مصادر غير موثوقة
3. تتبع انتهاكات الوصول إلى الذاكرة ومحاولات الكتابة خارج الحدود
4. مراقبة الاتصالات الشبكية غير المعتادة التي تبدأ من عملية 3ds Max
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures A.8.1.1 - User endpoint devices A.8.2.1 - Privileged access rights A.8.3.1 - Information access restriction A.12.2.1 - Event logging A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability identification PR.IP-12 - Software, firmware, and information integrity mechanisms DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability scans RS.MI-2 - Incidents are mitigated
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy A.12.2.1 - Event logging A.8.1.1 - User endpoint devices
📦 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
EPSS0.03%
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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