# CVE-2016-3301: 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2016-08-09 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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."

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92288
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40255/
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-097
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036564
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40255

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