CVE-2019-0903 Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a memory corruption flaw in the Windows Graphics Device Interface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 25 Mar 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-0903?
CVE-2019-0903 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 16 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
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'.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-0903?
It affects 16 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1703, Microsoft Windows 10 1709, Microsoft Windows 10 1803, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 and 10 more.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0903?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-0903 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 15 Apr 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-0903 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2019-0903 in the wild since at least 25 Mar 2022.
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- CVE-2024-43461 Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform Spoofing
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmq3-fp3c-p3qr.