CVE-2009-0084
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CVE-2009-0084 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 31.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Directx | 8.1 |
| Microsoft | Directx | 9.0 |
| Microsoft | Directx | 9.0a |
| Microsoft | Directx | 9.0b |
| Microsoft | Directx | 9.0c |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-104A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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