# CVE-2018-1016: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microso

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-04-12 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Windows font library improperly handles specially crafted embedded fonts, aka "Microsoft Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-1010, CVE-2018-1012, CVE-2018-1013, CVE-2018-1015.

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## References

- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-1016
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040656
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103601

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