Vulnerability record

CVE-2016-7256

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What it is

Reported

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. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Nov 10, 2016 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What is affected

Reported

Microsoft — Windows. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Nov 10, 2016 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act now · 563.7

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · CISA KEV · VulnCheck KEV · ENISA exploited-vulnerability catalog

Active since: May 25, 2022 · CISA KEV added: May 25, 2022 · VulnCheck KEV added: Nov 8, 2016 · ENISA added: May 25, 2022 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Source remediation ↗

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Evidence detail

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