CVE-2025-11797 DWG File Parsing Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause crashes by tricking users into opening malicious DWG 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-2025-11797?
CVE-2025-11797 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max, published on 12 Nov 2025. 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 DWG file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force a Use-After-Free 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.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-11797?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Autodesk 3ds Max.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11797?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-11797 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2025-11797 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-11797 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Autodesk 3ds Max
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r4vr-7rvp-xrqj.