CVE-2016-7256 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

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."

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	-
Microsoft	Windows 10 1511	-
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	-
Microsoft	Windows 7	-
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	-
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	-
Microsoft	Windows Vista	-

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94156Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037243Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-13PatchVendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/da5ch0/status/820161895269277696Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94156Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037243Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-13PatchVendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/da5ch0/status/820161895269277696Broken Link
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-US Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7256?

CVE-2016-7256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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, ...

How severe is CVE-2016-7256?

CVE-2016-7256 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7256?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1511, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1.