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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-83844

Windows Paint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 8.1 / 10 1 CVE Published Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Paint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Products covered

  • Microsoft Paint

Remediation

Store App

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 11.2605.91.0

CVEs in this advisory 1

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