Microsoft Fixes Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad

Microsoft has fixed a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the Windows 11 Notepad. This flaw allowed attackers to execute local or remote programs by tricking users into clicking on specially crafted Markdown links, without triggering any Windows security warnings. The issue specifically affected the Markdown link preview feature in the application. No details on the correction date or a CVE identifier are mentioned. The impact included the silent execution of malicious code. Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-11-notepad-flaw-let-files-execute-silently-via-markdown-links/