GIF File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Write
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
A maliciously crafted GIF file, when parsed through Autodesk 3ds Max, can force an Out-of-Bounds Write vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
Remediation
- Fix · CNA 3ds Max (Autodesk) Fixed in 2026.3.2
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Autodesk 3ds Max — autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0002
6 records Highest priority Priority LOW 6 LOW
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2026-00455 Out-of-Bounds Write in RGB File ParsingPriority LOW 38
- TI-2026-00454 Stack Based Buffer Overflow in GIF File ParsingPriority LOW 38
- TI-2026-00340 RGB File Parsing Memory CorruptionPriority LOW 38
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-0538
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-7fpf-2ppc-w2v7
References
More Autodesk 3ds Max vulnerabilities
- TI-2009-03414 Autodesk 3D Studio Max (3DSMax) 6 through 9 and 2008 through 2010 allows remote attackers… CVSS 2.0HIGH 9.3
- TI-2026-00455 Out-of-Bounds Write in RGB File Parsing CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
- TI-2026-00454 Stack Based Buffer Overflow in GIF File Parsing CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
- TI-2026-00340 RGB File Parsing Memory Corruption CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.4
- TI-2025-06023 TGA File Parsing Memory Corruption Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
- TI-2025-06022 RBG File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-0538 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-0538 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-7fpf-2ppc-w2v7 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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