CVE-2009-0084: Code Injection
First published: Wed Apr 15 2009(Updated: )
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."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =8.1 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0 | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0a | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0b | |
| Microsoft DirectX | =9.0c | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1025
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34665
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022040
- http://osvdb.org/53632
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.html
- http://www.piotrbania.com/all/adv/ms-directx-mjpeg-adv.txt
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-132.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34460
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5618
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-011
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0084?
CVE-2009-0084 is considered to have a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0084?
The best way to fix CVE-2009-0084 is to apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2009-0084?
CVE-2009-0084 affects Microsoft DirectX versions 8.1 and 9.0, along with certain versions of Windows.
Can CVE-2009-0084 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0084 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted MJPEG file or video stream.
What impact can occur if CVE-2009-0084 is successfully exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2009-0084 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
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