SOURCE FACT
Microsoft · DirectX
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
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA notes
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-028 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1537
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