CVE-2026-7451: A maliciously crafted TIF file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnera

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-7451 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting 3ds max. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A maliciously crafted TIF 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.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2026-05-26
Last modified	2026-07-24

Publisher (CNA): Autodesk · Vendor: autodesk

Last updated 2026-07-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-26 18:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-07-24 08:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

autodesk 3ds max DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2026 · 2027

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2026

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 3ds-max || rpm -q 3ds-max || 3ds-max --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2026 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison 3ds-max sudo apt install 3ds-max=<VERSION_BEFORE_2026> sudo apt-mark hold 3ds-max

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list 3ds-max sudo dnf downgrade 3ds-max-<VERSION_BEFORE_2026> sudo dnf versionlock add 3ds-max

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-7451?

3ds max: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-7451 being exploited?

CVE-2026-7451 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-7451 affect?

CVE-2026-7451 affects 3ds max. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A maliciously crafted TIF 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 th

How urgent is CVE-2026-7451?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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