CVE-2022-27531 Memory corruption in Autodesk 3ds Max

High 7.8 Published 16 Jun 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious TIF files in Autodesk 3ds Max.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-27531?

CVE-2022-27531 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max, published on 16 Jun 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A maliciously crafted TIF file can be forced to read beyond allocated boundaries in Autodesk 3ds Max 2022, and 2021 when parsing the TIF files. This vulnerability in conjunction with other vulnerabilities could lead to code execution in the context of the current process.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-27531?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Autodesk 3ds Max.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27531?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-27531 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2022-27531 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-27531 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7fp4-mrrw-pvq5.