Heap-based buffer overflow in Raw Image Extension - CVE-2026-96202
Published: October 14, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU155416
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-96202
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to a heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension when processing specially crafted files. A remote attacker can trick a user into opening a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code.
Affected software
Raw Image Extension
How to mitigate CVE-2026-96202
Install security update from vendor's website.
Raw Image Extension - addressed in versions 2.4.36.0, 2.5.35.0