CVE-2026-21413
CRITICALEPSS 72th pctlDescription
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Raw Image Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How to fix
This vulnerability affects an unusually large number of packages. The highest-confidence fixes are shown above; the full list is longer. Check the referenced advisories for complete coverage.
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Exploit Intelligence
Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 72% of all known CVEs.
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-129 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-35592 | Medium | 6.3 | 52% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2021-35598 | Medium | 6.3 | 51% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2021-35594 | Medium | 6.3 | 51% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2022-35737 | High | 7.5 | 24% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2014-6317 | High | 7.1 | 18% | - | - |
| CVE-2023-0755 | Critical | 9.8 | 12% | - | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2026-21413?
Published advisories record a fix for 15 affected products. The "How to fix" section on this page lists the fixed version and source advisory for each one, so apply the entry matching what you actually run.
Is CVE-2026-21413 being actively exploited?
Not that we know of. CVE-2026-21413 is not in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score of 1.4% is the estimated probability that it will be exploited in the next 30 days. That is higher than 72% of all scored CVEs.
How severe is CVE-2026-21413?
CVE-2026-21413 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8, rated critical. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2026-21413 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for libraw (Debian), LibRaw (Rocky), LibRaw (Red Hat / RHEL), LibRaw-debuginfo (Red Hat / RHEL), and 11 more. Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-13.