CVE-2016-7256
Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
64.8%
p99
KEV
YES
May 25, 2022
Exploit Today
80
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
64.8%EPSS · 30 days64.8%
2026-08-022026-08-31
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV
May 25, 2022
Remediate by
Jun 15, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary 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.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7256
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