CVE-2007-3901Directx Memory Corruption
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DirectShow Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) parser in quartz.dll for Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SAMI file.
Published Dec 11, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-3901 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.5 v2) affecting Directx (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
8.5
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
46%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
57/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory28010
- advisoryADV-2007-4180
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DirectShow Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) parser in quartz.dll for Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SAMI file.
Affected Products
15 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| DirectxMicrosoft | 10.0, 5.2, 6.1, 7.0, 7.0a, 7.1, 8.0, 8.0a | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 11, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory28010
- advisoryADV-2007-4180
- exploitMSF ms07_064_sami.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16442
- other20071211 Microsoft DirectX 7 and 8 DirectShow Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DirectShow Synchronized Accessible Media Interchange (SAMI) parser in quartz.dll for Microsoft DirectX 7.0 through 10.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SAMI file.
Affected: Directx (Microsoft) versions 10.0, 5.2, 6.1, 7.0, 7.0a, 7.1, 8.0, 8.0a. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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