CVE-2016-7256 - Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Project:Microsoft
Product:Windows
Date Added:2022-05-25Due Date:2022-06-15
Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Unknown
Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Additional Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7256
