CVE-2026-69499 – Windows Imaging Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS 8.8
IMPORTANT
Critical - Same Day Deployment
“A malicious file can turn a simple open action into remote code execution, putting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected Windows systems at risk.”
CVE-2026-69499 is a Critical remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Imaging Component caused by an integer overflow or wraparound. An unauthorized attacker can deliver a specially crafted file over a network, but a user must open that file to trigger remote code execution. The attack requires no prior privileges and has low attack complexity.
Key Details
- Attack Vector
- Network
- Attack Complexity
- Low
- Privileges Required
- None
- User Interaction
- Required
- CWE Classification
- CWE-190
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