Buffer overflow in Autodesk 3ds Max
CVE-2026-16783
A maliciously crafted ABC file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor may leverage this vulnerability to cause a crash, cause data corruption, or execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.001 (2.4th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 2nd percentile — 2.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.001 · newest: 0.001 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview (Product, patch)
- www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0014 (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-16783?
- CVE-2026-16783 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-08-24.
- How severe is CVE-2026-16783?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.