High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Sep 8, 2026· Updated Sep 17, 2026
CVE-2026-81353
CVE-2026-81353
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Codecs Library allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:heif_image_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Range: <1.2.48.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-81353nvdVendor AdvisoryPatch
News mentions
2- Patch Tuesday - September 2026Rapid7 Blog · Sep 8, 2026
- Massive Microsoft Patch Tuesday September 2026 – 973 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 2 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Sep 8, 2026