CVE-2026-7406: BMP File Parsing Untrusted Pointer Dereference in certain Autodesk products

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

A maliciously crafted BMP file, when parsed through certain Autodesk products, can force a Untrusted Pointer Dereference vulnerability. A malicious actor can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Autodesk Autodesk Products

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-7406?

The severity of CVE-2026-7406 is rated as high with a score of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-7406?

To fix CVE-2026-7406, users should update their affected Autodesk products to the latest version as recommended by Autodesk.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2026-7406?

CVE-2026-7406 affects certain Autodesk products that parse BMP files.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2026-7406?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2026-7406 to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current process.

5

How can I identify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2026-7406?

To identify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2026-7406, check if you are using any affected Autodesk products and whether they are up to date.

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