Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2019-0903 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 25 Mar 2022

Gociux · Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2019-0903, Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 25 Mar 2022, 1044 days after it was published. It affects Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI). If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

What it is

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.

What to do

1. Check whether you run it. Look for Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Microsoft CVE at once.
2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 16 May 2019.
4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Microsoft.

Other exploited CVEs in Graphics Device Interface (GDI)

• CVE-2017-0001: Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (3 Mar 2022)

References

• nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0903

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in March 2022 · Microsoft scorecard · act-now radar.