CVE-2008-1444: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 12 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 and 8.1 on Windows 2000 SP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) file with crafted parameters for a Class Name variable, aka the "SAMI Format Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows NT | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2003 Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Windows NT | =2008 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft DirectX | =10.0 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =7.0 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-040/
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-162B.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29578
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020223
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30579
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121380194923597&w=2
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3937
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1780
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5562
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493250/100/0/threaded
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-033
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1444?
CVE-2008-1444 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1444?
To remediate CVE-2008-1444, users should update Microsoft DirectX to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1444?
CVE-2008-1444 primarily affects Microsoft DirectX versions 7.0 and 8.1 on Windows 2000 SP4.
Can CVE-2008-1444 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1444 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted SAMI files.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2008-1444?
Disabling the use of SAMI files or not opening untrusted media content can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2008-1444.
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