Vulnerability Details CVE-2016-7256
atmfd.dll in the Windows font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, aka "Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score
EPSS Score 0.508
EPSS Ranking 97.7%
CVSS Severity
CVSS v3 Score 8.8
CVSS v2 Score 9.3
Proposed Action
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.
Ransomware Campaign
Unknown
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94156
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037243
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-132
- https://twitter.com/da5ch0/status/820161895269277696
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94156
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037243
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-132
- https://twitter.com/da5ch0/status/820161895269277696
Products affected by CVE-2016-7256
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1511:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-
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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-