CVE-2022-24457
CVE-2022-24457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Heif Image Extension with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Microsoft Heif Image Extension
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- Last modified:
Description
HEIF Image Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-24457?
- HEIF Image Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2022-24457?
- CVE-2022-24457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-24457 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-24457?
- CVE-2022-24457 affects Microsoft Heif Image Extension. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-24457?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-24457 published?
- CVE-2022-24457 was published on 2022-03-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:heif_image_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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