CVE-2021-28468 Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 13 Apr 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted raw image file in the Windows Raw Image Extension.

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-2021-28468?

CVE-2021-28468 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Raw Image Extension, published on 13 Apr 2021. 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

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-28468?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Raw Image Extension.

How do I fix CVE-2021-28468?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-28468 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-28468 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-28468 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xq32-4fhv-g5h5.