CVE-2009-1537 · netVigilance record NV26-0110
Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite
past due
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA deadline 2026-06-03 · passed 3 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
Microsoft DirectX contains a NULL byte overwrite vulnerability in the QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime media file.
Who is affected
Microsoft DirectX. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 3 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2009-1537 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1537
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- learn.microsoft.com learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2009/ms09-028
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1537