This security advisory describes one high risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
Severity: High
CVSSv3: 8.8 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:C] [PCI]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
Exploit availability: Yes [Search exploit]
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing .max files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a malicious .max file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Note, this vulnerability is being actively exploited by malware known as PhysXPluginMfx.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Autodesk 3ds Max: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
CPE
External links
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2020-0005
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
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