Remote code execution in a core Windows component used broadly; can enable system takeover across enterprise endpoints.
CVE-2026-96202
Heap overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension enabling remote code execution.
Is CVE-2026-96202 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-96202 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-96202?
CVE-2026-96202 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-96202?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-96202. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-96202 affect?
CVE-2026-96202 affects Microsoft Windows Raw Image Extension, Windows desktop and server systems with the extension. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-96202?
Apply Microsoft security update immediately; block or scan untrusted RAW images.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Remote code execution via crafted RAW image, allowing arbitrary code execution on affected Windows hosts.
Immediate action required