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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 disclosed a security flaw in Windows Paint, the basic image editing program that comes with Windows. The flaw could let an attacker run harmful code on a computer remotely, without the user needing to click or open anything.

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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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