Overview
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.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7256
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2016-7256 |
| Vendor / Product | Microsoft — Windows |
| NVD Published | 2016-11-10 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-22 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8.8 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-05-25 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-06-15 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-06-15.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-25 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-06-15 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2016-7256 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |