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CISA known exploited vulnerability

CVE-2016-7256

Microsoft Windows Open Type Font Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

SOURCE FACT

Microsoft · Windows

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.

Required action

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CISA notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7256

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