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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2016-7256 Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
8.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

65.10 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
98.4 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 98.4% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 25, 2022

Remediation Due

Jun 15, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence