Out-of-Bounds Write in Windows Imaging Component

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-24

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds write in Windows Imaging Component allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-24

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-70296

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_imaging_component	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Windows Imaging Component. It allows an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely over a network without needing user interaction.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run malicious code on your system, potentially stealing data, installing malware, or taking control of your device. Since it requires no user interaction, it is particularly dangerous.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Imaging Component vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for updates and ensure all systems are updated promptly.

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