CVE-2019-0903
Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Graphics Device Interface (GDI), fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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'.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graphics Device Interface (GDI) | Microsoft | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Version details have not been published yet.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2019-0903 scored CVSS 8.8: Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI), Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Graphics Device Interface (GDI) systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2019-0903: Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI), Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI). This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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