📄 Description (English)
A maliciously crafted WRL file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force a Memory Corruption vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2026-7452 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max (versions 2026-2027) triggered by maliciously crafted WRL files, enabling arbitrary code execution. While no public 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 network controls 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 agencies 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 is particularly concerning given the prevalence of 3ds Max in Saudi Arabia's construction and design sectors, where supply chain attacks via compromised project files could impact critical infrastructure planning.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC)
Government (Urban Planning, Infrastructure)
Media & Entertainment
Education (CAD/Design Programs)
Real Estate Development
Manufacturing Design
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Disable or restrict WRL file imports in 3ds Max until patches are available
2. Implement file type filtering at network perimeter to block WRL files from untrusted sources
3. Restrict 3ds Max execution to isolated workstations with minimal network access
4. Educate users to avoid opening WRL files from untrusted sources (email, external drives, internet downloads)
Compensating Controls:
5. Deploy application whitelisting to prevent arbitrary code execution from 3ds Max process context
6. Run 3ds Max in sandboxed environments or virtual machines for processing untrusted files
7. Implement file integrity monitoring on 3ds Max installation directories
8. Use network segmentation to isolate design workstations from critical systems
Detection Rules:
9. Monitor for WRL file access attempts in 3ds Max logs
10. Alert on unexpected child processes spawned from 3ds Max.exe
11. Monitor for unusual memory access patterns or heap corruption indicators
12. Track file modifications in 3ds Max plugin directories
Patching Strategy:
13. Subscribe to Autodesk security advisories for patch availability
14. Plan immediate deployment of patches to 3ds Max 2026/2027 upon release
15. Maintain inventory of all 3ds Max installations for rapid patch deployment
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تعطيل أو تقييد استيراد ملفات WRL في 3ds Max حتى توفر التصحيحات
2. تطبيق تصفية نوع الملف على محيط الشبكة لحظر ملفات WRL من مصادر غير موثوقة
3. تقييد تنفيذ 3ds Max على محطات عمل معزولة مع وصول شبكي محدود
4. تثقيف المستخدمين لتجنب فتح ملفات WRL من مصادر غير موثوقة
الضوابط التعويضية:
5. نشر قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لمنع تنفيذ كود عشوائي من سياق عملية 3ds Max
6. تشغيل 3ds Max في بيئات معزولة أو آلات افتراضية لمعالجة الملفات غير الموثوقة
7. تطبيق مراقبة سلامة الملفات على دلائل تثبيت 3ds Max
8. استخدام تقسيم الشبكة لعزل محطات العمل الخاصة بالتصميم عن الأنظمة الحرجة
قواعد الكشف:
9. مراقبة محاولات الوصول إلى ملفات WRL في سجلات 3ds Max
10. تنبيه العمليات الفرعية غير المتوقعة المنبثقة من 3ds Max.exe
11. مراقبة أنماط الوصول إلى الذاكرة غير العادية أو مؤشرات فساد الكومة
12. تتبع تعديلات الملفات في دلائل مكونات 3ds Max
استراتيجية التصحيح:
13. الاشتراك في تنبيهات أمان Autodesk لتوفر التصحيحات
14. التخطيط للنشر الفوري للتصحيحات على 3ds Max 2026/2027 عند توفرها
15. الحفاظ على جرد جميع تثبيتات 3ds Max للنشر السريع للتصحيحات
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information Security Policies (secure file handling procedures)
A.6.1.1 - Organization of Information Security (asset management for design tools)
A.8.1.1 - Access Control (restrict WRL file access)
A.12.2.1 - Change Management (patch management procedures)
A.12.6.1 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities (vulnerability assessment and remediation)
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.AM-2 - Asset Management (inventory 3ds Max installations)
PR.AC-1 - Access Control (restrict file imports)
PR.PT-1 - Protection Processes (application whitelisting)
DE.CM-1 - Detection and Analysis (monitor for exploitation attempts)
RS.RP-1 - Response Planning (incident response for code execution)
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.5.1 - Policies for Information Security (secure file handling)
A.8.1 - Asset Management (inventory and control of 3ds Max)
A.12.2 - Change Management (patch deployment procedures)
A.12.6 - Management of Technical Vulnerabilities (vulnerability assessment)
A.13.1 - Network Security (network segmentation for design workstations)
📦 Affected Products / CPE 2 entries
autodesk:3ds_max:2026
autodesk:3ds_max:2027