CVE-2016-7256

Vulnerability details

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.

Added to CISA KEV: 2022-05-25

Ransomware campaign use: Unknown

CISA due date: 2022-06-15

Defensive guidance from CISA

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

This is the source's required-action field, not an independently validated patch procedure. Refer to the vendor for exact affected versions and fixes.