CVE-2007-3901: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 12 2007(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DirectShow Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) parser in quartz.dll for Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SAMI file.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =datacenter_edition | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =enterprise_edition | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =standard | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =web_edition | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft DirectX | =5.2 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =6.1 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =7.0a | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =7.1 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.0 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.0a | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.1 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.1a | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.1b | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.2 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0a | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0b | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0c | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28010
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=632
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26789
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019073
- http://www.iss.net/threats/280.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-345A.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/804089
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4180
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38721
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4866
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4520
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-064
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485268/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3901?
CVE-2007-3901 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3901?
To fix CVE-2007-3901, ensure that you apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for all affected versions of DirectX.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-3901?
CVE-2007-3901 affects Microsoft DirectX versions 5.2 through 10.0 across various Windows operating systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-3901?
CVE-2007-3901 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the DirectShow SAMI parser.
Can CVE-2007-3901 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-3901 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a crafted SAMI file.
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