CVE-2009-3577 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .max file containing MAXScript commands in Autodesk 3D Studio Max.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-3577?
CVE-2009-3577 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Nov 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Autodesk 3D Studio Max (3DSMax) 6 through 9 and 2008 through 2010 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .max file with a MAXScript statement that calls the DOSCommand method, related to "application callbacks."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3577?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Autodesk 3ds Max.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3577?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-3577 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-3577 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3577 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-w5v3-f8xv-j94c.