CVE-2016-0121: Input Validation

Published Mar 9, 2016

Updated

The Adobe Type Manager 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, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenType font, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Affected Software

10 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Mar 9, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0121?

CVE-2016-0121 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0121?

To fix CVE-2016-0121, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

What are the affected systems for CVE-2016-0121?

CVE-2016-0121 affects Microsoft Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, Windows Server 2008, 2012, and their respective service packs.

Can CVE-2016-0121 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0121 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a crafted OpenType font.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-0121?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-0121 include unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary code on the affected systems.