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

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What happened

CVE-2026-83844 affects Windows Paint and was disclosed on 13 October 2026. Microsoft rates it Important, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1. The flaw allows unauthenticated remote code execution with no user interaction required. The article is truncated and does not list affected builds or patch status, so defenders should check Microsoft's advisory for fixed versions and apply the update as soon as it 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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