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CVE-2019-0903

Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 21.7%
  1. Published16 May 2019
  2. Added to CISA KEV25 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due15 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of the affected system.

Added to KEV: 25 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 15 Apr 2022

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI) handles objects in the memory, aka 'GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1507all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1607all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1703all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1709all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1809all versions
Microsoft Windows 10 1903all versions
Microsoft Windows 7all versions
Microsoft Windows 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 1803all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 1903all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2008r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016all versions
Microsoft Windows Server 2019all versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-0903 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-0903 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2019-0903?

CVE-2019-0903 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 21.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-0903?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, and 11 more.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0903?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.