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CriticalCVE-2026-96943active

Windows Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published October 13, 2026Updated October 13, 2026

Source data

Overview

Integer overflow or wraparound 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 1607 for 32-bit Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1809 for HoloLens
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
Show all 24 affected products
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H1 for 32-bit Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H1 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems
  • 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 for 32-bit Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 26H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 Version 26H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Raw Image Extension on Windows 11 version 26H2

Source guidance

Remediation

  • Release Notes

Patch availability is not confirmed by this dataset. Consult the vendor before selecting a remediation.

GTP recommendation · Rule-based guidance

Recommended next step

Review affected Microsoft products and apply the applicable security updates through your organization's normal patch-management process. Confirm availability and prerequisites in the Microsoft advisory.

Authoritative sources & updates

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