Microsoft DirectX DirectShow SAMI code execution
| ms-directshow-sami-code-execution (38721) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft DirectShow, which is part of Microsoft DirectX, could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by improper parsing of Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) files. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted SAMI file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, DirectX 7.0
- Microsoft, DirectX 8.1
- Microsoft, Windows 2000 SP4
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.
— OR —
Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- IBM Internet Security Systems Protection Alert Dec. 11, 2007, Multiple Microsoft DirectShow Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities at http://www.iss.net/threats/280.html.
- iDefense PUBLIC ADVISORY: 12.11.07, Microsoft DirectX 7 and 8 DirectShow Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability at http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=632.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-064, Vulnerabilities in DirectShow Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941568) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-064.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-033, Vulnerabilities in DirectX Could Allow Remote Code Execution (951698) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-033.mspx.
- ASA-2007-514: MS07-064 Vulnerabilities in DirectX Could Allow Remote Code Execution (941568)
- BID-26789: Microsoft DirectX SAMI File Parsing Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-3901: Stack-based buffer overflow in the DirectShow Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) parser in quartz.dll for Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SAMI file.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2007-4180: Microsoft DirectX File Handling Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS07-064)
- SA28010: Microsoft DirectX SAMI/WAV/AVI File Parsing Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1019073: Microsoft DirectX Bugs in Parsing SAMI, WAV, and AVI Files Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#804089: Microsoft DirectX SAMI parsing buffer overflow
Reported:
Dec 11, 2007
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