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Microsoft fixes RCE bug in Windows Paint after unclear patch messaging

Microsoft has released a fix addressing a remote code execution flaw discovered within Microsoft Paint, following a period characterized by ambiguity surrounding the patch rollout.

Microsoft fixes RCE bug in Windows Paint after unclear patch messaging

The disclosure of the vulnerability in Microsoft Paint occurred last month, yet the communication provided by Microsoft concerning the availability of a remedy lacked clarity.

This situation highlights ongoing challenges in timely and transparent vulnerability management across widely deployed software platforms.

Reported by darkreading.com.

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