IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS8.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2019-0903|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

KB4494440: Windows Server Security Update (May 2019)

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.

Published May 16, 2019 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2022-04-15 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This vulnerability affects Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI). 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'. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and user interaction required.

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security
●Running windows 10 1507: -; windows 10 1607: -; windows 10 1703: -; windows 10 1709: -; windows 10 1803: -; windows 10 1809: -; windows 10 1903: -; windows 7: -; windows 8.1: -; windows rt 8.1: -; windows server 1803: -; windows server 1903: -; windows server 2008: -, r2; windows server 2012: -, r2; windows server 2016: -; windows server 2019: -
Fixed inKB4494440, KB4494441, KB4497936, KB4499149, KB4499151, KB4499154, KB4499158, KB4499164, KB4499165, KB4499167, KB4499171, KB4499175, KB4499179, KB4499180, KB4499181 (applies to 41 product versions)
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-03-25 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2022-04-15.

How to patch

Manual download

For air-gapped servers or out-of-band deployment. Microsoft Update Catalog returns every OS-version variant of this update.

↗ Microsoft Update CatalogKB4494440

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Microsoft Security Update

Microsoft has released an official security update that fixes this vulnerability.

Required KB Updates

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    KB4494440 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4494440
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    KB4494441 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4494441
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    KB4497936 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4497936
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    KB4499149 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499149
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    KB4499151 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499151
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    KB4499154 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499154
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    KB4499158 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499158
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    KB4499164 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499164
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    KB4499165 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499165
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    KB4499167 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499167
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    KB4499171 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499171
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    KB4499175 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499175
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    KB4499179 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499179
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    KB4499180 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499180
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    KB4499181 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/4499181

Supersedes: KB4493441, KB4493446, KB4493451, KB4493464, KB4493470, KB4493471, KB4493472, KB4493474, KB4493475, KB4493509

Affected Products

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    Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1709 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
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    Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
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    Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
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    Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
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    (…21 more product versions)

Installation Methods

Windows Update (recommended)

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Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates
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The security update is offered if your system is in scope
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Restart when prompted — a reboot IS required to complete the install

Microsoft Update Catalog (manual download)

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Open https://catalog.update.microsoft.com
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Search for KB4494440
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Download the package matching your OS architecture and Windows build
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Run the .msu installer with administrator privileges
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Restart when prompted

WSUS / SCCM / Intune

Approve KB4494440 for the affected products in your update management console.

Microsoft Download Center Links

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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4494440
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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4494441
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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4497936
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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4499149
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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB4499151
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    (…10 more)

Verification

Confirm the update is installed:

Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -in @('KB4494440','KB4494441','KB4497936','KB4499149','KB4499151','KB4499154','KB4499158','KB4499164','KB4499165','KB4499167','KB4499171','KB4499175','KB4499179','KB4499180','KB4499181') }

References

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    Microsoft Security Response Center: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0903
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4494440
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4494441
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    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4497936
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-0903
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-0903

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References

↗ CVE-2019-0903↗ MSRC Advisory↗ NVD↗ KBKB4494440