CVE-2008-0011 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 12 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted MJPEG streams in AVI or ASF files due to improper error checking in Microsoft DirectX.

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-2008-0011?

CVE-2008-0011 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jun 2008. 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

Microsoft DirectX 8.1 through 9.0c, and DirectX on Microsoft XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Vista Gold and SP1, and Server 2008, does not properly perform MJPEG error checking, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted MJPEG stream in a (1) AVI or (2) ASF file, aka the "MJPEG Decoder Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0011?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Directx.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0011?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0011 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-2008-0011 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0011 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q2hg-79w4-xr3v.