VulnerabilityALERT High

CVE-2009-1537: Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability

Microsoft DirectX contains a NULL byte overwrite vulnerability in the QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime media file.

Impact

CISA lists CVE-2009-1537 as known exploited in the wild for Microsoft DirectX. Ransomware campaign use: Unknown. Federal remediation due date: 2026-06-03.

Recommended Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Published: 5/20/2026, 12:00:00 AMSource: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CatalogTags: CVE-2009-1537, Microsoft, DirectX, CISA KEV