Use-After-Free in Autodesk 3ds Max DWG Parser allows arbitrary code exec
CVE-2025-11797 Published on November 12, 2025
DWG File Parsing Use-After-Free Vulnerability
A maliciously crafted DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force a Use-After-Free vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, read sensitive data, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-11797 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
What is a Dangling pointer Vulnerability?
Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code.
CVE-2025-11797 has been classified to as a Dangling pointer vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-11797
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Affected Versions
Autodesk 3ds Max:- Version 2026 and below 2026.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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