CVE-2026-83844
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-83844 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Out-of-bounds read in Windows Paint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network..
Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Paint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Paint | >= 11.0.0.0, < 11.2605.91.0 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Awaiting Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-83844?
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Paint allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-83844?
CVE-2026-83844 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-83844?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-83839Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows…7
- CVE-2026-8384In Eclipse Jetty, an HTTP URI of this form: /public;/..…5.3
- CVE-2026-83840Weak authentication in Windows Error Reporting allows an aut…7.8
- CVE-2026-83841Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper syn…7
- CVE-2026-83842Double free in Windows TCP/IP allows an authorized attacker …7
- CVE-2026-83843Out-of-bounds read in Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Pr…7.5
- CVE-2026-83845Improper privilege management in Windows Internet (wininet.d…8.4
- CVE-2026-83846Use after free in Connected Devices Platform Service (Cdpsvc…7
- CVE-2026-83847Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Account allows an au…7.8
- CVE-2026-83848Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows COM+ Event System S…7.8
- CVE-2026-83849Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hello allows an authorized att…5.5
- CVE-2026-8385The WP Go Maps WordPress plugin before 10.0.10 does not pro…5.3
Are you affected by CVE-2026-83844?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST