cve-2009-1537

HIGH CVSS 8.8 cisa_known_exploited
Description

Microsoft DirectX contains a NULL byte overwrite vulnerability in the QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime media file.

Timeline
Published
2026-05-20
Last Modified
2026-05-20
CVSS Details

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Linked Vulnerabilities

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  "cvss": 8.8,
  "datePublished": "2026-05-20",
  "dateUpdated": "2026-05-20",
  "description": "Microsoft DirectX contains a NULL byte overwrite vulnerability in the QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime media file.",
  "dueDate": "2026-06-03",
  "id": "CVE-2009-1537",
  "kev_catalogs": [
    "cisa"
  ],
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "notes": "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-028 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1537",
  "product": "DirectX",
  "requiredAction": "Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.",
  "severity": "HIGH",
  "source": "cisa_known_exploited",
  "title": "Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability",
  "vendor": "Microsoft"
}
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