CVE-2009-0084: Code Injection

Published Apr 15, 2009
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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."

Affected Software

14 affected components
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 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Apr 15, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:49 AM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2009-0084 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-0084 can be exploited remotely via a specially crafted MJPEG file or video stream.

5

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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