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CVE-2009-1537 — Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability

provenance: imported · CVE: CVE-2009-1537

CVE-2009-1537: Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)

Vendor / project Microsoft
Product DirectX
Date added 2026-05-20
Due date 2026-06-03
Ransomware campaign use Unknown

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.

Required action (CISA)

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-028 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1537

References

  • NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1537
  • KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog