- Vendor / Project
- Microsoft
- Product
- DirectX
- Date added
- May 20, 2026
- Due date
- Jun 3, 2026
- Known ransomware use
- Unknown
- CWEs
- —
Description
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.
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.