cve-2016-7256
HIGH cisa_known_exploited
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.
Timeline
- Published
- 2022-05-25
- Last Modified
- 2022-05-25
CVSS Details
CVSS details not available.
Affected Products
No product information available.
References
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Linked Vulnerabilities
No linked vulnerabilities found.
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"cvss": 0.0,
"datePublished": "2022-05-25",
"dateUpdated": "2022-05-25",
"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.",
"dueDate": "2022-06-15",
"id": "CVE-2016-7256",
"kev_catalogs": [
"cisa"
],
"knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
"notes": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7256",
"product": "Windows",
"requiredAction": "Apply updates per vendor instructions.",
"severity": "HIGH",
"source": "cisa_known_exploited",
"title": "Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability",
"vendor": "Microsoft"
}