CSIRTUK advisories

ID: 3847
Date: 29/05/2009

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Title: 3847 - Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Platform level affected:Operating System
Hardware components affected:Intel PC
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Net-enabled software: Other
Security software:Other
Other software: Run-time Environment
Remediation Summary:The manufacturer has reported a problem with this product but has yet to publish a solution. CPNI advise that additional care is exercised when using this product.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:Microsoft DirectX
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Open Ended
Availability of fix: Future
Type of fix: Workaround
Source: www.microsoft.com
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/971778.mspx
CVE: CVE-2009-1537
Abstract: Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a new vulnerability in Microsoft DirectX. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if user opened a specially crafted QuickTime media file.

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Title: Microsoft Security Advisory Notification
Issued: May 28, 2009
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Security Advisories Released Today
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 * Microsoft Security Advisory (971778)
  - Title: Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectShow Could
    Allow Remote Code Execution
  - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/971778.mspx
  - Revision Note: Advisory published.   

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