Microsoft fixes Windows 11 Paint vulnerability, but Store downloads still fail
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Microsoft published details of a Windows 11 Paint vulnerability on October 13 that allows remote code execution through a manipulated image. Microsoft says it fixed the flaw, but users and enterprise administrators report difficulty downloading the updated app from the Microsoft Store. Key takeaways CVE-2026-83844 carries a CVSS score of 8.1 out of 10. Exploitation requires a user to open a manipulated image in Paint. Users report update failures despite manual checks and Store cache resets. How the Windows 11 Paint vulnerability works The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-83844 by the Microsoft Security Response Center , is an out-of-bounds read .
Source: The Cryptonomist
