Microsoft Windows DirectX SAMI buffer overflow

win-sami-code-execution (42674) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Microsoft Windows DirectX is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking of the Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) "Class Name"parameter. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted SAMI file, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim.

Platforms Affected:

  • HP, Storage Management Appliance 2.1
  • Microsoft, DirectX 7.0
  • Microsoft, DirectX 8.1

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-033. See References.

For other distributions:
Apply the appropriate update for your system. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Jun 10, 2008

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