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Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability

Microsoft DirectX contains a NULL byte overwrite vulnerability in the QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow which could allow remote at

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Source: CISA Known Exploited VulnerabilitiesMay 25, 2026, 11:08 PMSecurityhigh

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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.

Vendor: Microsoft

Product: DirectX

Due date: 2026-06-03

Known ransomware use: Unknown

Why it matters

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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