CVE-2026-69649: CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft Raw Image Extension
Description
CVE-2026-69649 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Raw Image Extension. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability affects versions from 2.1.0.0 up to but not including 2.4.24.0. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Raw Image Extension
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Windows Raw Image Extension component. It enables remote code execution by an attacker without privileges or user interaction beyond what is required to trigger the vulnerability. The affected versions are >=2.1.0.0 and <2.4.24.0. Microsoft has published an official fix, and the vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-69649 with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to full system compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. No active exploitation has been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update for the Raw Image Extension to versions 2.4.24.0 or later as soon as possible to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T21:24:59.409Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69649","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa0451cacd9273b49fa97a6
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:25:48 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:26:42 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 25
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