Microsoft Graphics Component
CVE-2019-0903 — GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Executive Summary
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. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights. There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability: In a web-based attack scenario, an attacker could host a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability and then convince users to view the website. An attacker would have no way to force users to view the attacker-controlled content. Instead, an attacker would have to convince users to take action, typically by getting them to open an email attachment or click a link in an email or instant message. In a file-sharing attack scenario, an attacker could provide a specially crafted document file that is designed to exploit the vulnerability, and then convince users to open the document file. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way that the Windows GDI handles objects in the memory.
Overview
8.8
CVSS HIGH
Critical
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
More Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
None
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 7.9
EPSS Score
0.21713
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.97323 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
41 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems | 4499154 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 for x64-based Systems | 4499154 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems | 4494440 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems | 4494440 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems | 4499181 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 4499181 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems | 4499179 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems | 4499179 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems | 4499179 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems | 4499167 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems | 4499167 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems | 4499167 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems | 4494441 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems | 4494441 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems | 4494441 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems | 4497936 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems | 4497936 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems | 4497936 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 | 4499164 (Monthly Rollup) 4499175 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4499164 (Monthly Rollup) 4499175 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | 4499151 (Monthly Rollup) 4499165 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | 4499151 (Monthly Rollup) 4499165 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows RT 8.1 | 4499151 (Monthly Rollup) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 | 4499149 (Monthly Rollup) 4499180 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4499149 (Monthly Rollup) 4499180 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4499149 (Monthly Rollup) 4499180 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 4499149 (Monthly Rollup) 4499180 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) | 4499149 (Monthly Rollup) 4499180 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4499164 (Monthly Rollup) 4499175 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 4499164 (Monthly Rollup) 4499175 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) | 4499164 (Monthly Rollup) 4499175 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 | 4499171 (Monthly Rollup) 4499158 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 4499171 (Monthly Rollup) 4499158 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | 4499151 (Monthly Rollup) 4499165 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 4499151 (Monthly Rollup) 4499165 (Security Only) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 | 4494440 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 4494440 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2019 | 4494441 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 4494441 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation) | 4499167 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
| Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation) | 4497936 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Yes |
Patches
12 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4499154 |
Security Update | Yes |
4494440 |
Security Update | Yes |
4499181 |
Security Update | Yes |
4499179 |
Security Update | Yes |
4499167 |
Security Update | Yes |
4494441 |
Security Update | Yes |
4497936 |
Security Update | Yes |
4499164 (Monthly Rollup) 4499175 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4499151 (Monthly Rollup) 4499165 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4499151 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4499149 (Monthly Rollup) 4499180 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
4499171 (Monthly Rollup) 4499158 |
Monthly Rollup | Yes |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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