AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2016-7256
HIGH · CVSS 8.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2016-11-10 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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."
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 8.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- NVD-CWE-noinfo
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Microsoft · Windows
- Added to catalog
- 2022-05-25
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-06-15
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1511:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94156
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037243
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-132
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://twitter.com/da5ch0/status/820161895269277696
Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94156
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037243
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-132
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://twitter.com/da5ch0/status/820161895269277696
Broken Link
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-7256
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