Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft DirectX 7.0 and 8.1 on Windows 2000 SP4

CVE-2008-1444

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow was identified in Microsoft DirectX versions 7.0 and 8.1, particularly impacting systems running Windows 2000 SP4. This vulnerability arises when the software processes Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) files with specially crafted parameters for the Class Name variable. Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on an affected system, posing significant security risks to users.

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