Exploited vulnerabilities / CVE-2009-1537
Confirmed exploited · remote code execution · Microsoft DirectXCVE-2009-1537
Microsoft DirectX remote code execution, confirmed exploited in the wild.
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.
| CISA's name for it | Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability |
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| Vendor and product | Microsoft · DirectX |
| Type | remote code execution · not stated |
| Exploited | Confirmed by CISA listed 20 May 2026 |
| Likelihood | one of the most likely to be exploited of every vulnerability tracked |
| Deadline | 3 June 2026 · already passed |
| Used in ransomware | Not reported |
| Advisories | learn.microsoft.com ↗ · nvd.nist.gov ↗ |
Three steps, in this order
Patch to the fixed version the vendor names, today if the product faces the internet.
Until it is patched, take the affected service off the internet or put it behind a VPN or allow-list.
Look for signs it was already used: new accounts, web shells, unexpected processes and outbound connections since the date it was listed.
| CISA's required action | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
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CVE-2009-1537 in short
Is CVE-2009-1537 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2009-1537 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 20 May 2026, which it does only on evidence of exploitation in the wild.
What is the CISA deadline for CVE-2009-1537?
US federal agencies must remediate it by 3 June 2026. Everyone else should treat that date as the latest safe point to patch an internet-facing system.
How likely is CVE-2009-1537 to be exploited in the next 30 days?
FIRST's Exploit Prediction Scoring System gives it 51%, the 98th percentile of every CVE it scores.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1537?
Patch to the fixed version the vendor names, today if the product faces the internet. Until it is patched, take the affected service off the internet or put it behind a VPN or allow-list. Look for signs it was already used: new accounts, web shells, unexpected processes and outbound connections since the date it was listed.
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|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-124194 | Office | exploited vulnerability | 10 November 2026 |
| CVE-2026-96951 | Windows | command injection | 13 October 2026 |
| CVE-2026-65660 | SharePoint | exploited vulnerability | 25 September 2026 |
| CVE-2026-81963 | Windows | privilege escalation | 8 September 2026 |
| CVE-2026-85880 | Windows | privilege escalation | 8 September 2026 |
| CVE-2019-1068 | SQL Server | remote code execution | 26 August 2026 |
Sources: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue (released 10 November 2026) and FIRST EPSS. Page compiled automatically by SAK T.L.M, the threat-intelligence tool of SAK T.E.C, on 13 November 2026.