CVE-2016-7256

Known Exploited

Description

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."

8.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 49.29% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://twitter.com/da5ch0/status/820161895269277696	broken link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037243	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-132	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94156	vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7256?: CVE-2016-7256 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7256?: To fix CVE-2016-7256, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-7256 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2016-7256 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~49% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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