# CVE-2026-0537: Autodesk 3ds Max memory corruption in RGB file parsing

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-0537-autodesk-3ds-max-memory-corruption-in-rgb-file-parsing  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-02-04. Updated: 2026-06-03  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-0537 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.4 · Published 2026-02-04

Autodesk 3ds Max, a professional 3D modeling and rendering software, is vulnerable to a memory corruption issue when processing specifically designed RGB image files. An attacker could use this flaw to take control of a user's system or execute unauthorized commands if the user opens a malicious file. This could lead to the theft of sensitive design data or a complete compromise of the workstation.

Technologies: [Autodesk 3ds Max](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/3ds-max). Vendors: [Autodesk](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/autodesk).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-0537 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-0537 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-0537?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.4, published 4 February 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 before 2026.3.2.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-0537?** A patch was published on 2026-02-06: NIST analysis indicates fix in 2026.3.2 Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-0537 attacked?** It is attacked with local access, in a network appliance.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-0537?** Check whether you run Autodesk 3ds Max at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Autodesk 3ds Max due to an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) during the parsing of RGB files. By providing a specially crafted RGB file, an attacker can trigger this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process. The attack vector is local, typically requiring a user to open the malicious file. Autodesk has addressed this in version 2026.3.2.

## Affected products

- Autodesk 3ds Max 2026 before 2026.3.2

## Timeline

- 2026-02-04: disclosed
- 2026-02-04: advisory
- 2026-02-06: patched: NIST analysis indicates fix in 2026.3.2

## References

- [https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview](https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview)
- [https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0002](https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0002)

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