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CVE-2009-1537

Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability

Microsoft DirectX
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 20 May 2026CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)51.4%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline3 Jun 2026Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 29 May 2009, 18:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 20 May 2026Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 5