CVE-2026-69860 – Windows Imaging Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS 8.8
IMPORTANT
Critical - Same Day Deployment
“A single malicious file could turn a routine open action into remote code execution, putting sensitive data and system integrity at risk.”
CVE-2026-69860 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Imaging Component that can allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code on an affected Windows system. Exploitation occurs over a network but requires a user to open a specially crafted file. No privileges are required. The vulnerability can have a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Key Details
- Attack Vector
- Network
- Attack Complexity
- Low
- Privileges Required
- None
- User Interaction
- Required
- CWE Classification
- CWE-122
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