MS.DirectX.MJPEG.Stream.Handling.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Microsoft DirectX.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles crafted MJPEG streams. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted AVI file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft DirectX 9.0b
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 c
Microsoft DirectX 9.0 a
Microsoft DirectX 9.0
Microsoft DirectX 8.1 b
Microsoft DirectX 8.1 a
Microsoft DirectX 8.1
Microsoft DirectX 10.0

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the patch supplied by the vendor:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-033.mspx.

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)