A critical zero-click vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Paint, a widely used drawing application on Windows. This flaw allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to a user's computer simply by opening a specially crafted malicious file within the application. The vulnerability, which requires no user interaction beyond opening the file, poses a significant security risk to Windows users. AI
IMPACT This vulnerability could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to systems, potentially impacting any software running on them, including AI applications.
RANK_REASON Discovery of a vulnerability in a widely used software product.
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