CVE-2026-16782 SVG File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max
A malicious SVG file can trigger an out-of-bounds read in Autodesk 3ds Max, allowing attackers to execute code, read data, or crash the application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16782?
CVE-2026-16782 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max, published on 24 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A maliciously crafted SVG file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Read 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-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16782?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Autodesk 3ds Max.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16782?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16782 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-2026-16782 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16782 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Autodesk 3ds Max
Sources
Also known as GHSA-25qw-x66x-j232.