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Microsoft warns of Windows Paint flaw enabling remote code execution without user action

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What happened

Microsoft has published CVE-2026-83844, a flaw in Windows Paint rated Important with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1. An unauthenticated attacker could execute code remotely without any user interaction. The source article does not state affected versions or whether a fix is available.

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What to do

Check Microsoft's security advisory for CVE-2026-83844 to confirm affected Windows versions and the fixed update.
Apply the Microsoft update for CVE-2026-83844 once it is available for your systems.

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