CVE-2022-25793: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 10, 2022
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Updated

A Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max 2022, 2021, and 2020 may lead to code execution through the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer when parsing ActionScript Byte Code files. This vulnerability may allow arbitrary code execution on affected installations of Autodesk 3ds Max.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Autodesk 3ds Max>=2020<2020.3.6
Autodesk 3ds Max>=2021<2021.3.10
Autodesk 3ds Max>=2022<=2022.3.3

Event History

Aug 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-25793?

CVE-2022-25793 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max 2022, 2021, and 2020 that may lead to code execution through the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-25793?

CVE-2022-25793 affects Autodesk 3ds Max versions 2022.3.3 to 2022, 2021.3.10 to 2021, and 2020.3.6 to 2020.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25793?

CVE-2022-25793 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

4

How can CVE-2022-25793 be exploited?

CVE-2022-25793 can be exploited by providing user-supplied data with a length that exceeds the bounds of a fixed-length stack-based buffer when parsing ActionScript Byte Code files.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-25793?

Yes, Autodesk has released security updates to address the vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of Autodesk 3ds Max.

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