Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in DirectShow in Microsoft DirectX 8.1 and 9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MJPEG file or video stream with a malformed Huffman table, which triggers an exception that frees heap memory that is later accessed, aka "MJPEG Decompression Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Directx | 8.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/53632
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34665
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-132.htm
- http://www.piotrbania.com/all/adv/ms-directx-mjpeg-adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34460
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022040
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1025
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-01
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/53632
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34665
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-132.htm
- http://www.piotrbania.com/all/adv/ms-directx-mjpeg-adv.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34460
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0084?
CVE-2009-0084 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in DirectShow in Microsoft DirectX 8.1 and 9.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an MJPEG file or video stream with a malformed Huffman table, which tr...
How severe is CVE-2009-0084?
CVE-2009-0084 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0084?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Directx, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.