Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-22

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-69649

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	raw_image_extension	to 2.5.24.0 (exc)

Helpful Resources

Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-122	A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc().

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Executive Summary

This is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Raw Image Extension. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network by exploiting a flaw in memory handling.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to data theft, system damage, or unauthorized access. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security update from Microsoft for the Windows Raw Image Extension to patch the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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