Out-of-bounds Read in Autodesk 3ds Max
CVE-2025-9455
A maliciously crafted CATPRODUCT file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read 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 class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.003 (16.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Autodesk 3ds_max — versions 2026
- Autodesk Advance_steel — versions 2026
- Autodesk Autocad — versions 2026
- Autodesk Autocad_architecture — versions 2026
- Autodesk Autocad_electrical — versions 2026
- Autodesk Autocad_map_3d — versions 2026
- Autodesk Autocad_mechanical — versions 2026
- Autodesk Autocad_mep — versions 2026
- Autodesk Autocad_plant_3d — versions 2026
- Autodesk Civil_3d — versions 2026
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@autodesk.com (Product, patch)
- psirt@autodesk.com (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-9455?
- CVE-2025-9455 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-16.
- How severe is CVE-2025-9455?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.