PatchTheCVEheif image extension vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting heif image extension, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.
Also searched as: heifimageextension.
heif image extension has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2026-09-08. Highest priority: CVE-2026-81353 (score 42/100).
- CVE-2026-81353 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code
FAQ
How do I fix heif image extension vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is heif image extension being exploited right now?
None of the tracked heif image extension CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which heif image extension CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-81353 currently ranks highest (42/100): Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code.