CVE-2022-24457 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft HEIF Image Extensions. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's system through a specially crafted HEIF image, requiring user interaction to trigger. Despite its high severity and potential for significant impact (confidentiality, integrity, and availability), there is currently no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Community discussion and media coverage are minimal, suggesting limited public awareness or active exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 1.0.43012.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:heif_image_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 1.0.0.0, < 1.0.43012.0CPE match | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:heif_image_extension:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.0 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.