CVE-2026-83844: Windows Paint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Paint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Other sources
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Paint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
— Microsoft
Windows Paint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 11.2609.401.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
The vulnerability is remotely exploitable and does not require prior privileges or user interaction. Exploitation has high attack complexity.
What could successful exploitation allow?
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute code and impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Is there evidence that this vulnerability is being exploited?
The provided exploit-code maturity information is marked as unknown. No exploitation status is stated in the available data.