CVE-2023-28292: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

The Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-28292) is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Raw Image Extension software. The vulnerability was discovered and reported to Microsoft, with the initial CVE being created on March 13, 2023, and public disclosure occurring on April 11, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of the Raw Image Extension on Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems (Microsoft Advisory, NVD).

The vulnerability has been classified with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The technical nature of the vulnerability is identified as a heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). The affected versions include Raw Image Extension versions up to (excluding) 2.0.60612.0 and 2.1.60611.0 on various Windows platforms (NVD).

The vulnerability, if successfully exploited, could lead to remote code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the affected application. The high CVSS score indicates significant potential impact on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (Microsoft Advisory).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update to Raw Image Extension version 2.0.60612.0 or 2.1.60611.0 or later, depending on their Windows version (Microsoft Advisory).