How severe is CVE-2019-0903?

CVE-2019-0903 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2019-0903?

Affected package information for CVE-2019-0903 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0903?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2019-0903 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2019-0903 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 2 known exploit references for CVE-2019-0903, including 2 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2019-0903?

CVE-2019-0903 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 34.4%, placing it in the 97th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. This score warrants monitoring and prompt remediation.

Is CVE-2019-0903 in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog?

Yes. CVE-2019-0903 (Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability) was added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-03-25. CISA required all US federal civilian agencies to remediate this vulnerability by 2022-04-15. The required action was: Apply updates per vendor instructions. Being listed in the KEV catalog is the strongest possible confirmation of active exploitation — treat this as a critical priority.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-0903?

CVE-2019-0903 affects microsoft windows 7; microsoft windows 8.1; microsoft windows 10 1507; microsoft windows 10 1607, and 12 more product(s). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

When was CVE-2019-0903 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2019-0903 was published on May 16, 2019 and was last updated on October 29, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CISA KEV·Added 2022-03-25 — agencies required to remediate by 2022-04-15

CVE-2019-0903

HIGH

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'.

Published

May 16, 2019

Updated

Oct 29, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

2 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

34.4%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Moderate Risk97th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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'.

Affected Products

16 products · 30 configurations

windows 7microsoft

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windows 8.1microsoft

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windows 10 1507microsoft

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windows 10 1607microsoft

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windows 10 1703microsoft

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windows 10 1709microsoft

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Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows…

securitynews.sonicwall.comAPIDec 2019

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows…

cisa.govCISAMar 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

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'.

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