High severity · published Feb 4, 2026
CVE-2026-0659
USD File Parsing Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
7.8
CVSS
0.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
A maliciously crafted USD file, when loaded or imported into Autodesk Arnold or 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.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.2% · higher than 15% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
3M
3ds Max · Autodesk
2026.2 before 2026.3.2 · source: vendor
AR
Arnold · Autodesk
7.4.4.1 before 7.4.4.2 · source: vendor
UF
USD for Arnold · Autodesk
7.4.4.1 before 7.4.4.2 · source: vendor
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-0659
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-0659
github.com
https://github.com/Autodesk/arnold-usd
www.autodesk.com
https://www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-access/overview
www.autodesk.com
https://www.autodesk.com/trust/security-advisories/adsk-sa-2026-0003
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