Use-after-free Vulnerability in Microsoft DirectX

CVE-2009-0084

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Microsoft DirectX that can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted MJPEG files or video streams. When an MJPEG file containing a malformed Huffman table is processed, it can trigger an exception that improperly frees heap memory. This freed memory may be accessed again, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Ensuring systems are updated to mitigate this type of vulnerability is crucial for maintaining security.

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