CVE-2026-72986 – Graphic Fonts Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS 8.8 IMPORTANT Critical - Same Day Deployment

“A malicious file can turn a simple open action into remote code execution, putting affected Windows systems and their data at serious risk.”

CVE-2026-72986 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Graphic Fonts. A heap-based buffer overflow and integer overflow or wraparound can allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code when a user opens a specially crafted file. The attack requires no privileges, but user interaction is required.

Key Details

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
CWE Classification
CWE-122
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