Autodesk 3ds Max GIF OOB Write Enables Arbitrary Code Exec
CVE-2026-0538 Published on February 4, 2026
GIF File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Write
A maliciously crafted GIF file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-0538 is exploitable 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 Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2026-0538 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Autodesk 3ds Max:- Version 2026 and below 2026.3.2 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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