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8.5

DirectX media parser can let attackers run code

CVE-2007-3901 · published 18 years ago
Summary

Versions 7.0 through 10.0 of Microsoft DirectX contain a flaw in the DirectShow SAMI file parser that can be triggered by a specially crafted media file. An attacker who convinces a user to open such a file could cause the program to run malicious code on the computer. Apply the latest DirectX updates from Microsoft to fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft directx 5.2
6.1
7.0
7.0a
7.1
8.0
8.0a
8.1
8.1a
8.1b
8.2
9.0a
3 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 arbitra...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.5 High
Exploitation
46% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published12 Dec 2007
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-3901 · NVD
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