MS.DirectX.MsVidCtl.ActiveX.Control.Access

Release Date Jul 08, 2009
Severity critical
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft DirectShow. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted web page. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products Microsoft DirectX
Recommended Actions Apply patch, available from the web site:: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-032.mspx
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2008-0015
Reference/s http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS09-032.mspx (MS-ID) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/972890.mspx http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35558 (BugTraq) http://www.frsirt.com/english/advisories/2009/1787 (FrSIRT) http://secunia.com/advisories/35683/ http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?storyid=6733 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms09-037.mspx (MS-ID)

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