CVE-2019-0903KEV · OVERDUE

Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High · published May 16, 2019

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 97.6th percentile for exploit probability.

1652
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
22%
Percentile
97.6
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A dangerous vulnerability lurks in the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI), allowing attackers to execute code remotely, and it’s a security nightmare waiting to unfold! 🔥 Think of GDI as a restaurant kitchen that has a hidden door to the server room. If an attacker finds that door, they could walk right in, take control of the whole operation, and give anyone in the restaurant a menu of calamities! An attacker exploiting this flaw could run any code they want on your system, which means they could steal sensitive data, install malware, or wreak havoc on your files. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to devastating data breaches and significant operational disruptions!

Put simply

Think of GDI as a restaurant kitchen that has a hidden door to the server room. If an attacker finds that door, they could walk right in, take control of the whole operation, and give anyone in the restaurant a menu of calamities! The CVE-2019-0903 vulnerability allows remote code execution due to improper handling of objects in memory by the GDI. This means attackers can send specially crafted content, tricking the system into executing malicious commands without any user interaction.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could run any code they want on your system, which means they could steal sensitive data, install malware, or wreak havoc on your files. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to devastating data breaches and significant operational disruptions! To safeguard against this vulnerability, immediately apply the latest security updates from Microsoft. Ensure your systems are patched to version 10.0.17763.437 or later, and consider implementing robust endpoint protection to monitor for any suspicious activity.🔥 You've got this! By taking swift action, you can fortify your defenses and keep your systems safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.21713 · 97.6th percentile
Published
2019-05-16T18:17Z
KEV added
2022-03-25 · due 2022-04-15
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Apr 15
    kev
  • 16 MAY 18:17Z
    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…
    cvelistv5