Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Font Library
CVE-2016-7256

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor: Microsoft
Status: Windows Rt 8.1; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2016; Windows 7
Vendor: CVE Published:; 10 November 2016

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👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 59%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2016-7256?

The Windows font library file atmfd.dll contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. By crafting a malicious web page designed to exploit this flaw, an attacker can gain control over a user's machine when the victim views the compromised site. This issue affects a range of Microsoft Windows operating systems, enabling potential unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data or system functions.

CISA has reported CVE-2016-7256

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2016-7256 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

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