CVE-2016-3304: Input Validation

Published Aug 9, 2016
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft Live Meeting=2007
Microsoft Lync=2010
Microsoft Lync=2010
Microsoft Lync=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2007-sp3
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Skype for Business=2016
Microsoft Word Viewer
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Aug 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3304?

CVE-2016-3304 has a critical severity rating, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-3304?

To fix CVE-2016-3304, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected products.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2016-3304?

CVE-2016-3304 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Office 2007 and 2010, and Skype for Business 2016.

4

Can CVE-2016-3304 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-3304 can be exploited remotely without authentication by an attacker.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3304?

CVE-2016-3304 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows font library.

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