CVE-2026-96943: CWE-190: Integer Overflow or Wraparound in Microsoft Raw Image Extension
Description
CVE-2026-96943 is a high severity integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability in the Microsoft Raw Image Extension. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network. The vulnerability affects versions 2.1.0.0 up to but not including 2.4.36.0 of the Raw Image Extension. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Raw Image Extension
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-96943 is an integer overflow or wraparound vulnerability in the Windows Raw Image Extension component. This vulnerability enables remote code execution by an unauthorized attacker over a network. The affected versions are from 2.1.0.0 up to but excluding 2.4.36.0. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, indicating high severity, with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and user interaction required. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update for the Raw Image Extension to versions 2.4.36.0 or later as provided in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory. No additional mitigation steps are required beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-23T20:35:19.928Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96943","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6ace85842cdf04f656a004df
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 19:24:52 UTC
Last enriched: 10/13/2026, 23:34:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 23:34:53 UTC
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