How severe is CVE-2009-3577?

CVE-2009-3577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3577?

CVE-2009-3577 primarily affects Autodesk 3ds Max. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3577?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-3577 published?

CVE-2009-3577 was published on 2009-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3577

CVE-2009-3577 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Autodesk 3ds Max with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Autodesk 3ds Max
Published: 2009-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Autodesk 3D Studio Max (3DSMax) 6 through 9 and 2008 through 2010 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .max file with a MAXScript statement that calls the DOSCommand method, related to "application callbacks."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3577?: Autodesk 3D Studio Max (3DSMax) 6 through 9 and 2008 through 2010 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .max file with a MAXScript statement that calls the DOSCommand method, related to "application callbacks."
How severe is CVE-2009-3577?: CVE-2009-3577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3577?: CVE-2009-3577 primarily affects Autodesk 3ds Max. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3577?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3577 published?: CVE-2009-3577 was published on 2009-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:autodesk:3ds_max:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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