CVE-2026-69649: Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2026
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Other sources
Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Raw Image Extension<2.5.24.0
2.5.24.0
Microsoft Raw Image Extension<2.4.24.0
2.4.24.0
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 2.5.24.0 - Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 2.4.24.0
Event History
Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:12 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The vulnerability is remotely reachable and requires no privileges, but it does require user interaction. The available data does not specify what action the user must take.
2
What could an attacker achieve if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation can allow execution of attacker-controlled code. The impact includes high confidentiality, integrity, and availability consequences.