Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0000

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Description Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Title HEIF Image Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft heif Image Extension
Weaknesses CWE-122
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:heif_image_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft heif Image Extension
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-08T18:39:01.218Z

Reserved: 2026-08-26T18:40:19.856Z

Link: CVE-2026-81353

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T18:20:53.070

Modified: 2026-09-08T18:38:46.007

Link: CVE-2026-81353

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