[ CVE-2019-0903 · Published 16 May 2019 ]
Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8
EPSS 22%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-03-25
- EPSS: 22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 98% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official 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'.
CISA: 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.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 15 Apr 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0903PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource