CVE-2016-7256 — Actively Exploited: Windows (Microsoft)
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.
| CVE ID | CVE-2016-7256 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Vulnerability name | Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2022-05-25 |
| Remediation due | 2022-06-15 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| 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. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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