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CVE-2016-7256: Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

criticalknown exploitedCVE-2016-7256
Actively exploited. At least one CVE in this advisory is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — exploitation has been observed in the wild. Treat remediation as urgent.
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.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: WindowsRemote code execution
What
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts.
Who is affected
All users of affected Windows versions are vulnerable.
Urgency
This vulnerability is critical and actively exploited, necessitating prompt remediation.
Action
Install the latest Windows updates to fix this vulnerability.

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Details

Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (US · database · site)
Severity
critical
Published
2022-05-25
Exploitation
Observed in the wild (CISA KEV)

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7256

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2016-7256coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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