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CVE-2016-7182

Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2016-7182 — microsoft — live_meeting, lync

The Graphics component 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 attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted True Type font, aka "True Type Font Parsing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Thursday, May 14, 2026microsoftVulnios Threat Intelligence
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Vulnerability Snapshot

CVE-2016-7182 is rated CRITICAL — exploitation is trivial or already observed in the wild and impact is severe. Patch immediately, not on the next maintenance window.

Affected technology: live_meeting, lync, office, skype_for_business, word_viewer, plus 5 other product variants.

Executive Summary

The Graphics component 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 attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted True Type font, aka "True Type Font Parsing Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Why It Matters

CVE-2016-7182 is rated CRITICAL severity, requiring immediate attention from security teams.

CVSS Base Score: 9.8/10

Affected Technologies

Vendors: microsoft

Products: live_meeting, lync, office, skype_for_business, word_viewer, windows_10, windows_7, windows_8.1, windows_rt_8.1, windows_server_2008, windows_server_2012, windows_vista

🛡️What Defenders Should Check

  • Check if you are affected — Review your asset inventory for products listed in CVE-2016-7182.
  • Apply available patches — Visit vendor advisories for the latest security updates.
  • Monitor for exploitation — Check your SIEM/IDS logs for related indicators.

    • Use Vulnios to continuously monitor your exposure to CVE-2016-7182 and similar vulnerabilities.

    References & Sources

  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93395
  • http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036988
  • https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-120
  • http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93395
  • http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036988
  • https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-120

    • How Vulnios Detects This

    Vulnios scans for this vulnerability using KEV cross-check that flags any host where this CVE is already on CISA's exploited list. Run a scan against your environment to see whether you are exposed; findings are linked back to the original CVE record so triage starts with the patch path already known.

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    Affected Products

    live_meetinglyncofficeskype_for_businessword_viewerwindows_10windows_7windows_8.1windows_rt_8.1windows_server_2008

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is CVE-2016-7182?

    CVE-2016-7182 is a critical-severity vulnerability tracked under the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures program. The Graphics component 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;

    Am I affected?

    Check whether your environment runs live_meeting, lync, office, skype_for_business, word_viewer. If you operate any of those, treat yourself as in scope until you have evidence otherwise. A Vulnios scan will identify the exact assets carrying the affected version.

    How urgent is the response?

    Critical: do not wait for your normal patch cycle. Verify exposure today, apply the vendor patch immediately, and add detection rules for any post-exploit indicators.

    How do I remediate?

    Apply the vendor patch listed in the upstream advisory linked under Sources. If the patch is not yet available, follow the vendor-supplied workaround (often a config flag or feature disable) and add detections for the published exploit pattern in your SIEM. Re-scan after the patch lands to confirm the finding clears.

    Where can I track exploitation activity?

    Watch CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog for CVE-2016-7182. Cross-reference with public exploit databases and your own SIEM/IDS for indicator-of-compromise patterns. Vulnios tracks KEV status automatically and surfaces it on the asset findings view.

    How does Vulnios help with this?

    Vulnios continuously cross-references your asset inventory against the live CVE feed (NVD, vendor advisories, CISA KEV, and curated OSINT). When a new CVE matches your environment, you get a prioritized finding with the severity, KEV status, exploit-prediction (EPSS), and a direct path to the vendor patch. You can start a free scan from the homepage.

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