# CVE-2016-3304: 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

- 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, 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-2016-3303.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92302
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40257/
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-097
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036564
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40257

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