Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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. CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
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Security context
Source reference: kev:CVE-2016-7256
Windows
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- Related CVEs
- CVE-2016-7256
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