CVE-2026-0537: RGB File Parsing Memory Corruption

Severity: high (CVSS 8.4 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.2% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2026-02-04 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-787

Description

A maliciously crafted RGB 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.

Affected products

Autodesk 3ds Max: from 2026 before 2026.3.2 — fixed in 2026.3.2

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Autodesk 3ds Max 2026.3.2. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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

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