CVE-2016-0145
HighSummary
The font library in Microsoft Windows and certain applications allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, known as 'Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to system takeover, posing a significant threat to the organization's data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update operating systems and applications to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities 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 and 1511, Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2, Word Viewer, .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, and 3.5.1, Skype for Business 2016, Lync 2010, Lync 2010 Attendee, Lync 2013 SP1, Live Meeting 2007 Console
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Original NVD description (English source)
The 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 and 1511; Office 2007 SP3 and 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; .NET Framework 3.0 SP2, 3.5, and 3.5.1; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; Lync 2013 SP1; and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Graphics Memory Corruption Vulnerability."