CVE-2026-69649: Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-69649?

raw image extension: upgrade to 2.5.24.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-69649 being exploited?

CVE-2026-69649 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-69649 affect?

CVE-2026-69649 affects raw image extension. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-69649?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-69649 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting raw image extension. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122
Published	2026-09-08
Last modified	2026-09-22

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-09-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-08 18:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-22 19:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft raw image extension UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.5.24.0

Fixed in: 2.5.24.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy raw-image-extension || rpm -q raw-image-extension || raw-image-extension --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.5.24.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade raw-image-extension

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade raw-image-extension

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-69649?

raw image extension: upgrade to 2.5.24.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-69649 being exploited?

CVE-2026-69649 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-69649 affect?

CVE-2026-69649 affects raw image extension. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-69649?

Priority 50/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-96943 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code

References

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