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CVE-2019-1050: Windows GDI Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows GDI component improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise the user’s system. There are multiple ways an attacker could exploit the vulnerability, such as by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document, or by convincing a user to visit an untrusted webpage. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Windows GDI component handles objects in memory.

MediumCVSS 4.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-1050 is a Microsoft Windows graphics component flaw that could leak memory contents. Successful exploitation could help an attacker gather information for a later compromise. The available sources describe information disclosure only, not direct code execution, data modification, or service disruption.

Executive priority

Treat as routine but necessary patching. The vulnerability is not KEV-listed and has medium severity, but it affects core Windows components and could support follow-on compromise if left unpatched.

Technical view

Windows GDI improperly handles objects in memory and can disclose memory contents. Microsoft states exploitation could occur through a specially crafted document or an untrusted webpage. CVSS 3.1 is 4.7 with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is likely on systems running the listed Microsoft Windows versions, including Windows 8.1, Windows 10 1507 through 1903, Server 2012/2012 R2, Server 2016, and Server 2019 variants.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not identify active exploitation, and CISA KEV is false. Microsoft describes social or content-based paths involving crafted documents or untrusted webpages. No exploit details are provided in the sources.

Researcher notes

The evidence supports an information disclosure issue in Windows GDI memory handling. Sources do not provide CWE mapping, exploit maturity beyond CVSS E:P, exact KB numbers, or proof of active exploitation. Avoid assuming broader impact without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply the Microsoft security update associated with CVE-2019-1050.
  • Use MSRC guidance to identify the correct update for each Windows version.
  • Restrict handling of untrusted documents and webpages until patching is complete.
  • Retire or isolate affected systems that cannot receive vendor security updates.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Windows endpoints and servers against the affected product list.
  • Verify installed patches against the MSRC advisory for CVE-2019-1050.
  • Confirm vulnerability scanner results after patch deployment.
  • Review patch failures or unsupported systems for remediation exceptions.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.7 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.7CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C13.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.7Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2019-1050Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 170310.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 180310.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server, version 1803 (Server Core Installation)10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 180910.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 180910.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 201910.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)10.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 170910.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 150710.0.10240.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 160710.0.14393.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 201610.0.14393.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)10.0.14393.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 8.16.3.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 20126.2.9200.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)6.2.9200.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 R26.3.9600.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)6.3.9600.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit Systems10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based Systems10.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)10.0.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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