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CVE-2016-7256

Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 25 May 2022CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)64.6%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline15 Jun 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 10 Nov 2016, 06:16 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 25 May 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could take control of the affected system.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 4