Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published September 8, 2026Updated September 8, 2026
Source data
Overview
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Impact & technical details
Remote Code Execution
How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability? An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to navigate to a folder containing a specially crafted RAW image file. The vulnerability can be triggered when Windows generates a thumbnail or preview; the user does not need to open the file. Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution.
- CVSS base score
- 8.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Highest base score supplied by MSRC for this record; the vector belongs to that score. Ratings can vary by product. Microsoft Important is displayed as High; Moderate is displayed as Medium.
Affected products
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems
Show all 12 affected products
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems
- Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems
Source guidance
Remediation
- Release Notes
At least one Microsoft vendor-fix reference is available. Check each affected product for its applicable update, prerequisites, and supported version.
GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance
Recommended next step
Review affected systems and prioritize deployment of the vendor security update.
Authoritative sources & updates
Findings and update information come from the linked publishers. GTP compiles the public record and provides the recommendation above. CVSS ratings shown here come from Microsoft. NVD references provide additional public context.
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