CVE-2009-1537 — Microsoft DirectX: Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability
CVE-2009-1537 — 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.
What This Means For You
- CISA has confirmed active exploitation — immediate patching required.
- Added to CISA KEV catalog — federal agencies must remediate by 2026-06-03.
Related ATT&CK Techniques
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2009-1537 | RCE | Microsoft DirectX |
| CVE-2009-1537 | RCE | QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow |
| CVE-2009-1537 | RCE | NULL byte overwrite vulnerability |
| CVE-2009-1537 | RCE | crafted QuickTime media file |
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Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | CISA |
| Channel | CISA KEV |
| Channel ID | cisa-kev |
| Message ID | 20091537 |
| Published | May 20, 2026 at 15:00 UTC |
| Original Link | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securi... |
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