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CVE-2023-32051:
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Overview
The Raw Image Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-32051) affects Microsoft Raw Image Extension in Windows 10 version 21H2 and 22H2, and Windows 11 versions 21H2 (prior to 2.0.61662.0) and 22H2 (prior to 2.1.61661.0). This vulnerability was disclosed and patched as part of Microsoft's July 2023 security updates (Microsoft Security).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned 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 vulnerability is classified under CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound) according to Microsoft's assessment (NVD Database).
Impact
An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could potentially read small portions of heap memory, which could lead to information disclosure. The vulnerability affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (Qualys Research).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should update to Raw Image Extension version 2.0.61662.0 for Windows 10/11 version 21H2, and version 2.1.61661.0 for Windows 11 version 22H2 (Microsoft Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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