CVE-2016-3301

High

Published: 09/08/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The Windows font library in various Microsoft operating system versions and applications allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely take control of the system, posing a significant security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems and applications to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in Windows font library

CVE-2017-8691High
Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1 allow an attacker to execute code remotely on a target system when the Windows font library fails to properly handle specially crafted embedded fonts.

Original NVD description (English source)

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; Office 2007 SP3; Office 2010 SP2; Word Viewer; Skype for Business 2016; Lync 2013 SP1; Lync 2010; Lync 2010 Attendee; and Live Meeting 2007 Console allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, aka "Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability."