Description
Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

Integer overflow or wraparound in the Windows Raw Image Extension permits an unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code over a network. The flaw stems from improper bounds checking (CWE-122) and numeric overflow handling (CWE-190). Successful exploitation would give the attacker code execution privileges, enabling complete compromise of the affected system.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows systems that include the Raw Image Extension component. Specific version information is not provided in the advisory, so all installations of this extension remain potentially exposed until a patch is applied.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.8 indicates high severity. EPSS is not available, and the issue is not listed in CISA KEV, suggesting no confirmed exploits yet. The attack vector is inferred from the description: an attacker remotely sends a crafted image to trigger the overflow. The vulnerability does not require local privileges, making it dangerous for network-facing deployments.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 14, 2026 at 13:48 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the latest Windows update that contains the fix for the Raw Image Extension vulnerability.
  • Configure firewalls or network segmentation to restrict access to the Raw Image Extension, allowing only trusted sources to send image requests.
  • Implement strict input validation and monitor system logs for anomalous image processing activity.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 14, 2026 at 13:48 UTC.

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History

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft windows 10 1507
Microsoft windows 10 1607
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows 10 1909
Microsoft windows 10 20h2
Microsoft windows 10 21h1
Microsoft windows 10 21h2
Microsoft windows 11 21h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h2
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:-:*:*:*:*:*:hololens:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft windows 10 1507
Microsoft windows 10 1607
Microsoft windows 10 1809
Microsoft windows 10 1909
Microsoft windows 10 20h2
Microsoft windows 10 21h1
Microsoft windows 10 21h2
Microsoft windows 11 21h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h2

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Title Windows Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft raw Image Extension
Weaknesses CWE-122
CWE-190
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:raw_image_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft raw Image Extension
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, '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'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Raw Image Extension Windows 10 1507 Windows 10 1607 Windows 10 1809 Windows 10 1909 Windows 10 20h2 Windows 10 21h1 Windows 10 21h2 Windows 11 21h2 Windows 11 26h2
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-31T18:07:13.772Z

Reserved: 2026-09-23T20:35:19.928Z

Link: CVE-2026-96943

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Updated: 2026-10-13T19:39:02.099Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T19:22:06.470

Modified: 2026-10-16T19:32:58.403

Link: CVE-2026-96943

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-20T21:00:16Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-122

    Heap-based Buffer Overflow

  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound