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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-0660

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-121 — 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-2026-0660 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 09:55
🇸🇦 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, (2) Media & 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 Services Urban Planning Construction
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Autodesk 3ds Max using asset inventory tools
2. Restrict file sharing and GIF file handling until patches are applied
3. Disable automatic GIF preview/thumbnail generation in file explorers
4. Implement network segmentation isolating 3ds Max workstations

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Download latest Autodesk 3ds Max security patch from official Autodesk portal
2. Test patches in isolated lab environment before production deployment
3. Deploy patches to all affected versions prioritizing design/engineering departments
4. Verify patch installation using Autodesk's verification tools

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if patching delayed):
1. Block .gif file extensions at email gateway and file transfer services
2. Implement application whitelisting to restrict 3ds Max execution
3. Run 3ds Max in sandboxed environments or virtual machines
4. Disable file preview handlers for GIF files system-wide
5. Monitor process execution for suspicious 3ds Max child processes

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for 3ds Max.exe spawning cmd.exe, powershell.exe, or rundll32.exe
2. Alert on GIF file access followed by unusual network connections from 3ds Max process
3. Track failed and successful GIF file parsing attempts in application logs
4. Monitor for stack overflow exceptions in 3ds Max event logs
5. Implement YARA rule: detect suspicious GIF headers (GIF89a/GIF87a with oversized dimensions)
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تعمل بـ Autodesk 3ds Max باستخدام أدوات جرد الأصول
2. تقييد مشاركة الملفات ومعالجة ملفات GIF حتى يتم تطبيق التصحيحات
3. تعطيل معاينة GIF التلقائية/إنشاء الصور المصغرة في مستكشفات الملفات
4. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لعزل محطات عمل 3ds Max

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحميل أحدث تصحيح أمان Autodesk 3ds Max من بوابة Autodesk الرسمية
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة معملية معزولة قبل النشر الإنتاجي
3. نشر التصحيحات على جميع الإصدارات المتأثرة مع إعطاء الأولوية لأقسام التصميم والهندسة
4. التحقق من تثبيت التصحيح باستخدام أدوات التحقق من Autodesk

الضوابط البديلة (إذا تأخر التصحيح):
1. حظر امتدادات ملفات .gif على بوابة البريد الإلكتروني وخدمات نقل الملفات
2. تطبيق القائمة البيضاء للتطبيقات لتقييد تنفيذ 3ds Max
3. تشغيل 3ds Max في بيئات محمية أو آلات افتراضية
4. تعطيل معالجات معاينة الملفات لملفات GIF على مستوى النظام
5. مراقبة تنفيذ العمليات للعمليات الفرعية المريبة من 3ds Max

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة 3ds Max.exe لإنشاء cmd.exe أو powershell.exe أو rundll32.exe
2. تنبيه الوصول إلى ملف GIF متبوعاً بالاتصالات الشبكية غير العادية من عملية 3ds Max
3. تتبع محاولات تحليل ملفات GIF الفاشلة والناجحة في سجلات التطبيق
4. مراقبة استثناءات تجاوز المكدس في سجلات أحداث 3ds Max
5. تطبيق قاعدة YARA: الكشف عن رؤوس GIF المريبة (GIF89a/GIF87a بأبعاد مفرطة)
📋 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 of system use
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.BE-1 - Asset Management SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Software development and quality assurance SAMA CSF DE.CM-1 - Detection processes and tools
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.2.1 - Monitoring of information systems ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures
📦 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-121
EPSS0.01%
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-121
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