CVE-2016-7256 — Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
2022-05-25 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| CWE | CWE-284 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2016-7256 |
| Date Added | 2022-05-25 |
| Due Date | 2022-06-15 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2022-06-15