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đ¨ Security Alert: A vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Paint (CVE-2026-83844). Keep Windows and your apps updated to stay protected. đ
đ¨ Critical Windows Paint vulnerability allows remote code execution without authentication, CVE-2026-83844
Microsoft has disclosed a high-severity vulnerability in Windows Paint that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute malicious code remotely without user interaction.
Tracked as CVE-2026-83844, the flaw stems from an out-of-bounds read that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.
The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 8.1 and affects Microsoft Paint versions earlier than 11.2605.91.0. Microsoft has released a security fix, and administrators are urged to ensure Paint is updated.
There are currently no confirmed reports of active exploitation.
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