Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-0537 is a high-severity Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 issue. A specially crafted RGB file can corrupt memory when processed, potentially allowing code execution inside the 3ds Max process. The business risk is highest where users open externally supplied media or project assets.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for creative, design, visualization, or engineering teams using 3ds Max 2026 with external files. This is not currently reported as exploited, but the potential impact is full compromise of the application process.
Technical view
The vulnerability is a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write/memory corruption flaw in RGB file parsing in Autodesk 3ds Max 2026. Autodesk and CVE data state arbitrary code execution may occur in the current process context. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.4 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 based on the supplied affected product data. Organizations using 3ds Max to handle RGB files from clients, contractors, asset libraries, or untrusted sources have the most relevant risk.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. Exploitation depends on a maliciously crafted RGB file being parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, according to the vendor/CVE description.
Researcher notes
Key evidence is limited to CVE and Autodesk advisory references. The affected product is listed as Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 only, with other versions defaulting to unaffected in the provided data. No public exploit status is supported by the supplied sources.
Mitigation direction
- Review Autodesk advisory ADSK-SA-2026-0002 for the official remediation status.
- Apply Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 security updates through Autodesk Access where available.
- Restrict handling of untrusted RGB files until systems are updated.
- Educate 3ds Max users to avoid unsolicited or unexpected RGB assets.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints running Autodesk 3ds Max 2026.
- Confirm installed build levels against Autodesk advisory ADSK-SA-2026-0002.
- Verify Autodesk Access has applied available updates.
- Review workflows that import RGB files from external sources.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.55.9autodeskVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.4HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overviewCVE reference, autodesk · patch
- https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0002CVE reference, autodesk · vendor-advisory
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
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