CVE-2026-81353Patch(microsoft / heif_image_extension)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft heif_image_extension systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-122

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • heif_image_extension

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
heif_image_extension

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-09-18: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-09-18: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-18: 109-18
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Full discourse1 post
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH SEVERITY: CVE-2026-81353 (CVSS 7.8) Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library enables local code execution. Attack requires user interaction but no privileges. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow https://t.co/WNQDk6XELx

    Post summary

    The tweet warns about CVE-2026-81353, a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library with CVSS 7.8, and urges immediate patching.

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CPE platform detail1 entries

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PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
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