📄 Description (English)
A maliciously crafted TIF 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.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-7451 is a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max 2026-2027 triggered by malicious TIF files, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution. While no exploit is currently available, the vulnerability poses significant risk to organizations using 3ds Max for design, architecture, and visualization work. Immediate mitigation through file validation and process isolation is critical until patches are released.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 31, 2026 06:37
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations in architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), media production, and government design departments are at elevated risk. Key affected sectors include: (1) Government entities using 3ds Max for urban planning and infrastructure visualization (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, Saudi Vision 2030 projects); (2) Large construction firms and engineering consultancies supporting NEOM, Red Sea Project, and other mega-projects; (3) Media and entertainment companies producing content for Saudi broadcast and digital platforms; (4) Educational institutions teaching CAD/3D design. The vulnerability could lead to project file corruption, intellectual property theft, or lateral movement if 3ds Max runs on networked systems with elevated privileges.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)
Government (Urban Planning, Infrastructure)
Media & Entertainment
Education (CAD/Design Training)
Real Estate & Property Development
Manufacturing & Product Design
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Disable TIF file import in 3ds Max until patch availability — configure file type restrictions in application settings
2. Implement file validation: scan all incoming TIF files with hex analysis to detect malformed headers before processing
3. Isolate 3ds Max workstations from sensitive networks; run on dedicated, non-domain-joined systems where possible
4. Restrict user permissions: run 3ds Max with least-privilege accounts, not as administrator
5. Enable Windows Defender Exploit Guard (if on Windows) with Control Flow Guard (CFG) and Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
Detection Rules:
- Monitor for 3ds Max process crashes with memory access violations (Event ID 1000 in Windows Event Viewer)
- Alert on TIF file access attempts within 3ds Max working directories
- Log all file import operations and flag unusual TIF file sizes (>100MB) or corrupted headers
- Monitor for child process spawning from 3ds Max (indicator of code execution)
Compensating Controls:
- Use application whitelisting (AppLocker/WDAC) to restrict 3ds Max execution to authorized users only
- Implement network segmentation to prevent lateral movement from compromised 3ds Max systems
- Maintain offline backups of critical project files
- Require manual review of TIF files from untrusted sources before import
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تعطيل استيراد ملفات TIF في 3ds Max حتى توفر التصحيح — قم بتكوين قيود نوع الملف في إعدادات التطبيق
2. تنفيذ التحقق من الملفات: مسح جميع ملفات TIF الواردة بتحليل سادس عشري للكشف عن الرؤوس المشوهة قبل المعالجة
3. عزل محطات عمل 3ds Max عن الشبكات الحساسة؛ التشغيل على أنظمة مخصصة غير متصلة بالمجال إن أمكن
4. تقييد أذونات المستخدم: تشغيل 3ds Max بحسابات ذات امتيازات محدودة، وليس كمسؤول
5. تفعيل Windows Defender Exploit Guard (إن كان على Windows) مع Control Flow Guard (CFG) و Data Execution Prevention (DEP)
قواعد الكشف:
- مراقبة أعطال عملية 3ds Max مع انتهاكات الوصول إلى الذاكرة (معرّف الحدث 1000 في عارض أحداث Windows)
- تنبيه محاولات الوصول إلى ملفات TIF ضمن دلائل عمل 3ds Max
- تسجيل جميع عمليات استيراد الملفات والإشارة إلى أحجام ملفات TIF غير العادية (>100 ميجابايت) أو الرؤوس التالفة
- مراقبة توليد العمليات الفرعية من 3ds Max (مؤشر على تنفيذ الكود)
الضوابط البديلة:
- استخدام القائمة البيضاء للتطبيقات (AppLocker/WDAC) لتقييد تنفيذ 3ds Max للمستخدمين المصرح لهم فقط
- تنفيذ تقسيم الشبكة لمنع الحركة الجانبية من أنظمة 3ds Max المخترقة
- الحفاظ على نسخ احتياطية غير متصلة بالإنترنت من ملفات المشروع الحرجة
- طلب المراجعة اليدوية لملفات TIF من مصادر غير موثوقة قبل الاستيراد
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 — Information security policies and procedures (file handling and application security)
A.8.1.1 — User access management and least privilege principles
A.12.2.1 — Change management and patch management procedures
A.12.6.1 — Management of technical vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.AM-2 — Asset management (software inventory and version control)
PR.IP-3 — Information and processes are managed consistent with risk strategy
PR.PT-1 — Security architecture and design principles
DE.CM-8 — Vulnerability scans are performed
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.6.1 — Management of technical vulnerabilities and timely patching
A.14.2.1 — Secure development policy and change management
A.5.1.2 — Information security roles and responsibilities
A.8.1.4 — Removal of access rights and privilege management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
6.2 — Ensure all system components and software are protected from known vulnerabilities
6.1 — Establish a process to identify and assign a risk rating to newly discovered security vulnerabilities
📦 Affected Products / CPE 2 entries
autodesk:3ds_max:2026
autodesk:3ds_max:2027