Vulnerability Description
The QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 9.0c on Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2 performs updates to pointers without properly validating unspecified data values, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime media file, aka "DirectX Pointer Validation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Directx | 7.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/55844
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35600
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1886
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/55844
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35600
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-195A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1886
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1538?
CVE-2009-1538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 9.0c on Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2 performs updates to pointer...
How severe is CVE-2009-1538?
CVE-2009-1538 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-2009-1538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Directx, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.