CVE-2007-3901 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.5 Published 12 Dec 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted SAMI file exploiting a buffer overflow in the DirectX SAMI parser.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-3901?

CVE-2007-3901 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3901?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Directx.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3901?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3901 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-3901 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3901 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3h62-xc6m-rwqv.