CVE-2009-1539 describes a critical vulnerability in the QuickTime Movie Parser Filter (quartz.dll) within Microsoft DirectX versions 7.0 through 9.0c, affecting Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2/SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting malicious QuickTime media files that exploit improper validation of size fields. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 9.3, indicating high severity. It is remotely exploitable with medium attack complexity, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Its FAUCET Risk Score of 98/100 further emphasizes its critical nature. While no active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is currently identified, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, the high severity and potential for remote code execution warrant attention. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, which is typical for a large percentage of vulnerabilities.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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