CVE-2020-17079 Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via the Windows Raw Image Extension, requiring a patch to prevent system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-17079?
CVE-2020-17079 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Raw Image Extension, published on 11 Nov 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-17079?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Raw Image Extension.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17079?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-17079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2020-17079 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-17079 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Raw Image Extension
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- CVE-2026-69649 Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-28291 Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-32051 Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-28292 Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r4pr-fjhx-f9hp.