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CVE-2026-83844: Windows Paint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- Severity: high (CVSS 8.1 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-10-13 · updated 2026-10-31
- Weakness: CWE-125
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Paint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected products
- Microsoft Paint: from 11.0.0.0 before 11.2605.91.0 — fixed in 11.2605.91.0
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: Microsoft Paint 11.2605.91.0. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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