Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft GDI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft - Graphics Device Interface (GDI) · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-03-25. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2019-0903
HighCVSS 8.8KEVSummary
A remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows GDI+ interface, caused by improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker could exploit this to execute arbitrary code remotely.
Risk Assessment
Risk of an attacker gaining control of the system, potentially leading to data theft or malware installation.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates to mitigate this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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'.