CVE-2016-7256

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CVE-2016-7256

Confirmed

Yes

2022-05-25 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2022-05-25

2022-05-25

Scope

KEV entry: Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Windows | Description: 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. | Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions. | Due date: 2022-06-15 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7256

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2016-7256', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2016-7256'}

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2026-02-02 12:27 UTC

2026-02-02 12:27 UTC

Evidence (1)
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-284"
  ],
  "date_added": "2022-05-25",
  "due_date": "2022-06-15",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "Windows",
  "vendorProject": "Microsoft",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability"
}
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