CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3303

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Windows font library in various versions of the operating system and Microsoft applications allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font, known as 'Windows Graphics Component RCE Vulnerability.'

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code, potentially leading to system takeover or data theft.

Recommendation

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

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Windows font library in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, 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," a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-3304.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS