Vulnerability identifier: #VU42184

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Autodesk 3ds Max
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Autodesk

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 - 2020

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External links
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2020-0005

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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.