Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-32047 is a high-severity Microsoft Paint 3D remote code execution issue. A user must interact with attacker-controlled content, but successful exploitation could compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected endpoint.
Executive priority
Treat as a timely desktop patching issue, not an emergency without exploitation evidence. Prioritize affected user workstations that handle external files or email attachments.
Technical view
Microsoft lists Paint 3D 6.0.0 as affected. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction. CWE-122 indicates a heap-based buffer overflow class issue.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints where Microsoft Paint 3D 6.0.0 is installed and users can be persuaded to open or interact with malicious content.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, or public exploit evidence. The CVSS vector marks exploit maturity as unproven and confirms user interaction is required.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and Microsoft advisory references. Do not assume affected file types, exploit availability, or additional versions beyond the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Apply Microsoft's official fix or update guidance from the MSRC advisory.
- Inventory endpoints for Paint 3D 6.0.0 or outdated Paint 3D installations.
- Restrict unnecessary use of Paint 3D on managed endpoints.
- Prioritize patching systems used to open external or untrusted files.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed Paint 3D versions across managed Windows endpoints.
- Verify patch or app update status against Microsoft guidance.
- Check software inventory for remaining Paint 3D 6.0.0 instances.
- Review endpoint telemetry for suspicious Paint 3D crashes or child processes.
Public sources used
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CWE-122: Exact CWE lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- Paint 3D Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityCVE reference · vendor-advisory
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Heap-based Buffer Overflow represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.